by Beth | Mar 21, 2003 | Justice and Peace
There will no doubt be abundant news on the internet concerning the war and there will be no need to duplicate such material. However, St. Vincent was in the forefront on war relief. In this spirit I will set up a section on www.famvin.org dedicated to perspectives on...
by Beth | Mar 20, 2003 | Justice and Peace
In this time of tragedy it may be of interest to review how the Daughters of Charity functioned during the Civil War in the US. The Civil War separated the American Sisters of Charity geographically because their community had houses in the North and the...
by Beth | Mar 20, 2003 | Justice and Peace
WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 19, 2003 (Zenit.org).- U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell telephoned the Vatican secretary for relations with states to say that “we understand the Pope’s concern” over Iraq. In an interview by International Wire Services...
by Beth | Mar 20, 2003 | Justice and Peace
On March 11, 2003, Sisters of Charity of New York Teresita Duque, Theresa Courtney, Patricia A. Walsh, Claire E. Regan, and Associate Pat Devaney had the opportunity to meet with the staff of both New York Senators Schumer and Clinton on the urgent matter of potential...
by Beth | Mar 19, 2003 | Justice and Peace
In such a confused period for humanity, the International Council General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, together with its 600.000 members present in more than 130 countries on the 5 continents, conscious of the tragic consequences of all wars, fully...
by Beth | Mar 19, 2003 | Justice and Peace
VINCENT DE PAUL TO STAY IN “PARTNERSHIP” FOR NEXT 18 MONTHS Ireland?s largest voluntary organisation of social concern and action with over 9,000 members says: Â –Â ?We must see significant, tangible progress in five key areas or we?re out? –Â Â ...
