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Exploring Contemporary Implications – Vincentian-Setonian Heritage
by John Freund, CM | February 11, 2015 | Justice and Peace | 0 Comments
Exploring Contemporary Implications – Vincentian-Setonian Heritage
Global Catholic Climate Movement Fast
by John Freund, CM | February 9, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace | 0 Comments
Global Catholic Climate Movement Fast
Turn on a light against human trafficking
by John Freund, CM | February 4, 2015 | Justice and Peace | 0 Comments
All are invited to join in the prayer to be recited on Feb. 8, the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
by John Freund, CM | January 29, 2015 | Justice and Peace | 0 Comments
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
SVDP calls for reforms in Criminal Justice System
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2015 | News
National President of SVDP calls for reforms in Criminal Justice System Dear Fellow Vincentians: In our continued...
Scribing a Circle of Protection
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 27, 2015 | Collaboration, Justice and Peace, News
In an effort to "force the conversation" on poverty and hunger in the upcoming elections, Dave Barringer of the...
Maya Angelou, “untold stories” and the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“There is no greater burden than carrying an untold story.” Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
Bishops, SVDP press for immigration reform
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, President of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul writes Dear Vincentians, Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, including those who celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border in...
A Sister of Charity and Billy the Kid
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister Blandina Segale, S.C, Sister of Charity who will soon bear the official Church title "Servant of God", was a pioneer in the fight against human trafficking and a probate officer. She founded the first Catholic settlement house in the United States. The motion...
Voice of the Poor – Western Region SVDP
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Looking for resources in being a “Voice of the Poor”? The western Region of the St. Vincent dePaul Society has just redone its “Voice of the Poor” website.
Daughter of Charity reports from UN
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sister Monique Javouhey, representing the Company of the Daughters of Charity at the United Nations, shares the news below from the UN in Geneva: [UN – NGO] for the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the International Catholic Child Bureau...
Trafficking and a Pentecost Novena
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Pentecost Novena and Trafficking - Raise your awareness as you journey in prayer with victims and advocates in countries around the world to stop human trafficking. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Bishop’s to push immigration reform 5/29
by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Cathlolics Confront Global Poverty writes... "In a powerful witness of solidarity, Pope Francis celebrated mass last July on the island of Lampedusa off the coast of Italy, a port of entry for many migrants escaping hardship in the Middle East and Africa. In his...
SVDP Australia – Budget is cruel, forcing deeper poverty
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
You don't build people up by putting them down. ST Vincent de Paul Society Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon, says this Budget is deeply offensive to the people for whom every day is already a battle. "The government would like us to believe that this Budget...
Pope Francis – Redistribution of wealth
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Pope, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) headlines... Pope Francis called for governments to do their part to aid the poor by redistributing wealth in a spirit of generosity. Pope Francis made the plea on Friday during a speech to U.N. Secretary General Ban Kai Moon. Below...