by Beth | Apr 15, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The USCC presents a short but effective slide show depicting the budgetary decisions that must be made every day by those living in the state of poverty.How far does $18,392 go in terms of rent, utilities, transportation, food, health care, and child care. Then they...
by Beth | Apr 15, 2004 | Vincentian Family
News from the St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference of Southern West Virginia It’s been a little more than two months now that the Conference of Southern West Virginia has been up and running—providing for people in need here in the heart of Appalachia. Many of you...
by Beth | Apr 14, 2004 | Vincentian Family
According to the Catholic Sentinel… “For the second time in less than three years, the Portland chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for a new leader” Bill Conyard, 66, the most recent executive director, resigned from his position...
by Beth | Apr 14, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Holy Cross Fathers have begun an institute that brings those who will become Catholic into touch with the chapel’s outreach to downtown Portland’s homeless, frail and mentally ill. After joining other incoming Catholics for a Portland retreat recently, Vollmer is...
by Beth | Apr 13, 2004 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“I can’t think of another experience in formation that was more terrifying for me than repetition of prayer. …. Recently I had the opportunity to review Vincent’s own teaching and experience of repetition. I have come to realize that some form of...
