by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2009 | Church, Justice and Peace
“How important it is then, that the international community and individual governments send the right signals to their citizens and succeed in countering harmful ways of treating the environment! The economic and social costs of using up shared resources must be...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2009 | Church
A project sponsored by the bishops’ conference of England and Wales has launched a program to generate biblical interest in “tweenagers.” This site, which caters to youth aged 11-13 and offers a safe place to connect. It features games such as a quiz...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Help the poor in your area by walking on September 26, 2009. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting the 2nd annual Friends of the Poor® Walk all across the nation. Just 1 mile can make a difference in your community. Enjoy this video with music from the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2009 | Vincentian Family
St. Vincent de Paul is Lane County’s largest humanitarian organization, utilizing waste-based businesses to fund charitable works. SVDP enacts its mission in six core areas: Emergency Services; Social Services; Affordable Housing (960 units of housing); Vocational...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2009 | Collaboration, Featured, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, will be the special focus of collaborative efforts of the Vincentian Family during the celebration of the 350th anniversary of the deaths of Vincent and Louise. This is a report of what the Daughters of Charity...
