by Beth | Jul 3, 2006 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Australia: The new welfare-to-work rules, which came into effect at the weekend, could have disastrous consequences, according to Catholic Social Services. The ABC reports that under the new rules as of 1 July, unemployed people who refuse three job offers in a year... by Beth | Jul 2, 2006 | Justice and Peace
CORPORATE boards need to take religious organizations more seriously, says Sister Patricia Wolf, executive director of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a nonprofit group based in New York that promotes corporate social responsibility. Here are... by Beth | Jul 2, 2006 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Toolkit for Young Advocates, produced by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, is an interactive, interdisciplinary curriculum for youth ministry programs and high school classrooms. The lessons introduce participants to the epidemic of poverty in the United... by Beth | Jul 1, 2006 | Vincentian Family
A new booklet entitled, ‘The Spirit of St. Vincent de Paul’ has been written by Fr. Jim Mc Cormack C.M. This booklet was commissioned by the Daughters of Charity of the Irish province. It is an insightful account of the life and spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and is... by Beth | Jun 30, 2006 | Vincentian Family
July 4 marks the feast of Bl Giorgi Frassati, member of the Society of St. Vincent de PaulGoogle search for more information on this model for young adults.