by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Why Being Multicultural and Diverse is Important Founded by immigrants, America has been called a “debtor” nation because we owe so much of our language and culture to other nationalities. At times, the many and diverse personalities that have found their way to our...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
“As president of the largest association of Catholic schools in the country (Philippines), Fr. Gregorio Bañaga, C.M., who is also President of Adamson University, often finds himself in the line of fire — even when he is not personally involved in it. It’s...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Map of the Day: Who is Hungry, Where? According to the World Food Program, from Africa and Asia to Latin America and the Near East, there are 925 million people in the world who do not get enough food to lead a normal, active life. This map from the World Food Program...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A key piece of the Society’s worldwide strategic plan, initiated by President General, Michael Thio following his election in 2010, focused on developing collaboration between the SSVP and other members of the Vincentian family. “SVDP on...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bread for the World asks “What Do Obama and Romney Have to Say About Hunger and Poverty?” This summer, the Christian leaders comprising the Circle of Protection invited President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney to submit short video statements on how...