Considering Consecrated Life “Going to Galilee”
Anti-poverty strategies
Systemic change challenges us to mission
by John Freund, CM | July 25, 2018 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Participate: Knowledge from the Margins for Systemic Change
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 6, 2017 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Ministry Planning and Beating Dead Horses
by John Freund, CM | March 15, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change | 0 Comments
The tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians—passed on from generation to generation—says that when you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount. But moderns think they have better strategies.
Ozanam on systemic change – little known insights
by John Freund, CM | July 13, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change | 1 Comment
His insights on what we would call today “systemic change” reveal a profoundly deep thinker and critic of a piecemeal approach to serving the poor.
First woman President of Catholic Charities
by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic Charities USA Names Sister Donna Markham New President Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities USA First Woman...
Carnegie Foundation cites 2 Vincentian Universities
by John Freund, CM | Jan 9, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Carnegie Foundation cites 2 Vincentian Universities
Living in Poverty; Working for Justice
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
As the Vincent de Paul Society pivots from a charity-only model to one that also advocates for social justice and the systemic changes necessary to help those who are working hard to escape the vicious cycle of poverty they have partnered with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, to produce Living in Poverty; Working for Justice.
Breakfast on the bus with Sister Marge
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
It’s a school bus that has been fitted with a small kitchen, running water and six tables. Three tables for two are on one side of the aisle and three slightly wider tables are on the other side. The Daughters of Charity are involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Mobile Kitchen.
Vincentian aid for Iraq – specifics
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The following letter from the International President of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul provides more specifics about Vincentian Aid to Iraq.
Merline and the Ladies of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Debbie Chadwick tells the story of Merline in Madagascar and the efforts of the LCUSA/AIC Madagascar Twinning Committee to provide food and life-changing literacy skills.
Nuns Build – New Orleans
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2014 | Collaboration, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to New Orleans for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Katrina survivors.
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends. Pictures are worth a thousand words.
Why be the Voice of the Poor?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
By identifying and bringing attention to those issues that are critical to those living in poverty and to the structures, societal and legislative, that cause and perpetuate poverty, VOP Vincentians can help communities and elected representatives to develop strategies and tactics that will provide the most effective and efficient mean to reduce or eliminate poverty.
Daughters of Charity Cook Islands Prison School
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
New Learning Tools Given to Daughters of Charity Cook Islands Prison School
Amazon smiles at Depaul USA
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Amazon smiles at DEPAUL USA DEPAUL USA writes... Just think, you can shop and support Depaul USA's mission to provide homeless individuals with the resources they need to move towards an independent and positive future. Did you know you can shop in Amazon and have a...