by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Minnesota advocate for the poor writes, “Before taking rights away from poor people, spend some time with them… their stories make a broader point: While many poor folks do their best maintain a connection to mainstream society, many members of...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers  an interactive timeline tracing the history of the Seton Legacy of Charity.  This present is one of many timelines related to the Vincentian Family.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2012 | Church
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano has announced that they are expanding into the United States. It will be distributed in English by the Catholic publishing company of ‘Our Sunday Visitor’ based out of Indiana. They are responsible for...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Developed by two product design students, a manually powered washer and dryer that costs less than $40 could tranform life in slums around the world. It’s operated by a foot pedal, while the user sits on the lid to stabilize the rapidly churning contents. Sitting...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Historic Saint John convent razedaccording to CBC News. The video (preceded by usual commercial)not only shows the actual razing but also contains a brief interview with Sr. Mary Beth McCurdy of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception, New Brunswick,...
