by annaread | Apr 30, 2008 | Justice and Peace
On Wednesday Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth Barbara Aires presented a proposal to Dupont shareholders to allow shareholders an advisory vote on executive compensation. The proposal, narrowly defeated at Dupont, is being made to many companies. Read the story....
by annaread | Apr 30, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
“A Journey to Social Inclusion” is the name of a new plan in Victoria, Australia to effect changes needed to break the cycle of homelessness. A St Vincent de Paul Society representative says options for housing have decreased at a time that need might well...
by annaread | Apr 30, 2008 | Vincentian Family
Two Sisters of Charity appear on the 2008 Irish America list of 100 top Irish Americans. Covenant House President Patricia Cruise, S.C. is on the Irish America’s Finest in Community roster. And the list of Finest in Education includes a lengthy interview with...
by annaread | Apr 29, 2008 | Disasters and Responses, News
Barbara Ryan, president of a State Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, details the impact of the ongoing drought, one of the longest and most severe. Read the article.
by annaread | Apr 29, 2008 | Justice and Peace
The president of Cuba, Raúl Castro, has announced that most death sentences will be commuted to terms of 30 years to life, which according to one estimate will spare the lives of about 30 prisoners. Read the story.
