Environment
Sisters of Charity (Halifax) – our carbon footprint
by John Freund, CM | December 1, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
Sister of Charity – Patron saint of scavenging
by John Freund, CM | November 12, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
Laudato Si’ invoked by CM Bishop
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | October 13, 2015 | Church, Congregation of the Mission, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 0 Comments
World Day of Prayer for Creation – Vincentian prayer service
by John Freund, CM | August 19, 2015 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
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Sister of Charity – Patron saint of scavenging
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity
A recent article by Sharon Abercrombie in the NCR describes Sr. Paula Gonzalez, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, as a...
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Laudato Si’ invoked by CM Bishop
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 13, 2015 | Church, Congregation of the Mission, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bishop Benjamin Romarosa, C.M., of Madagascar speaks of caring for our common home and Laudato Si' in a strongly...
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World Day of Prayer for Creation – Vincentian prayer service
by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2015 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Thanks to Fr. Terrence J. Moran, Office of Peace, Justice and Ecological Integrity, Sisters of Charity of Saint...
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2015 | Formation
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets. No matter where one stands the Pope’s encyclical “Laudato Si” generated lots of attention even before its release.
Praise Be || Laudato Si
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, News
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
2 good 2 Toss – Vincentian recycling effort
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family
“2 Good 2 Toss” An idea that could be adapted by other Vincentian Family institutions.
Insights into role of religious NGOs at the UN
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2015 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Michele Morek provides insights into role of religious NGOs at the UN for understanding the importance of our witness at the UN. Many will be surprised at how well represented the Vincentian Family is at the UN
Plastic waste becomes currency in developing countries
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Plastic waste becomes currency in developing countries – re-visioning waste.
Global Catholic Climate Movement Fast
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
Global Catholic Climate Movement Fast
God and Francis on the environment
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sometime FamVin contributor Susan Stabile offered this reflection on her blog under the title God, Francis and the environment.
How long does your trash live?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Sisters of Charity
The Sisters of Charity have posted an interactive graphic containing images of what we throw away. It depends.
Pope’s encyclical to be on the environment
by John Freund, CM | Mar 29, 2014 | Pope
The Vatican, through the pope's press spokesman, announced that Pope Francis is working on his first encyclical, dealing with the environment. Not surprising that he chose this topic since it is a theme he has often broached. On March 16, 2013, Francis stated he chose...