by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The cans donation program – organized by St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County – buys medicine for needy people, a critical bit of support for those who lack health care. Volunteers, such as the students and parents at St. Paul’s Catholic School,...
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2007 | Church
 SÃO PAULO, Brazil, MAY 10, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI’s first full day in Brazil included a meeting with young people where he touched on themes as varied as protecting the environment and saintliness. The Pope arrived to Brazil on Wednesday for an...
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2007 | Formation, Justice and Peace
The words of Vincent ring true across the changing circumstances of our day as Ross Reyes Dizon reminds us in his weekly reflections on the Sunday readings from a Vincentian Perspective. St. Vincent de Paul, who said during the repetition of prayer on July 24, 1655...
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
(The) federal budget should be a statement of values for Australia, according to St Vincent de Paul Society chief Dr John Falzon, who says the budget should also alleviate housing stress and ensure that climate change costs are shared equitably. Full story and...
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2007 | Vincentian Family
EMMITSBURG DISPATCH Md. – Sister Claire Debes was installed at Visitatrix and Provincial Superior of the Emmitsburg Province of the Daughters of Charity on April 21. “It’s a bit of a surprise,†Debes said. “I’m grateful for the all the previous experiences...