by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2010 | Church
They traveled across the ocean to a new country with an unfamiliar language. Unwelcome in existing institutions, the pioneers built their own charities, immigrant services, schools and hospitals and advocated for political rights and social justice. This may sound...
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2010 | Church
The theme of this year’s World Communications Day – The Priest and Pastoral Ministry in a Digital World: New Media at the Service of the Word – is meant to coincide with the Church’s celebration of the Year for Priests….The world of digital communication,...
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2010 | Church
According to “Clerical Whispers” , the Pope will receive text messages from those whoc could not attend Regina Coeli, RaiUno television’s “In His Image” program to show solidarity with the Pope. They claim that all messages sent to (+39)...
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2010 | Church, Justice and Peace
The Vatican delegate at the UN affirmed that “the Holy See strongly advocates for transparent, verifiable, global and irreversible nuclear disarmament and for addressing seriously the issues of nuclear strategic arms, the tactical ones and their means of...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2010 | Church
Benedict XVI is urging Catholics in equip themselves with faith as well as technology so as to add soul to Internet communications and networks. “More than with technical resources,” the Pontiff continued, “although necessary, we want to qualify...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2010 | Church, Justice and Peace
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference presents a paper discusses the current position of wage setting in Australia which raises questions regarding the setting of safety net wages that take into account the needs of the low paid.