by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2012 | Church, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – A group of Asian Bishops – together with some priests, religious and lay people – will live for four days a true “immersion” in poverty, staying from January 18 to 21 among the poorest and the marginalized in the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The following reflections begins by looking at the ways the different branches of the VIncentian Family define their ministry. It then addresses who are these poor men and women who are referred to in all the mission statements of the branches of the Vincentian...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2012 | Vincentian Family
In a beautifully  written and produced  6 minute video, St. Vincent de Paul, A Person of the 17th Century, a Person for the 21st Century, Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M. Sr. Executive for University Mission at DePaul University, reads his short essay on the life of Vincent...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Father Aidan Rooney CM writes… Systemic change on the Altiplano! A new website presents a special project of the Congregation of the Mission Bolivian Mission called “Sayt’asim,” which means “stand up!” in the native Aymara language....
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2012 | Justice and Peace
SOPA Strike: 12 Hour Internet Blackout on Jan. 18th To Call Attention to US Bill That Threatens Open Internet with powers that go far beyond remedying a real problem. In its present form corporations and individuals could become accuser, judge and jury leaving the...
