by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina asked all South Carolina gubernatorial candidates five questions around poverty and economic opportunity in the state. The five questions reflect general issues and policies that are of concern to the underserved in... by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Various members of the Vincentian Family have joined with over 100 other groups in an open letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in response to the launch of his “Keeping the promise report”. Open letter to Secretary General of the UNÂ ... by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
In 1918 Pier Giorgio joined the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. At graduation from school, his father presented him with a choice of money or a car. Pier Giorgio chose money and then distributed the gift to the poor. He also said, “Charity is not enough: we need... by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2010 | Featured, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
A Pentecost novena of interest to many branches of the Vincentian Family and especially the Charities Federation who have become actively involved in the appalling problem of trafficking. “The gift of our internationality sharpens our consciousness of universal needs... by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Nazarath Sister Rena Fernandes, who works for the rehabilitation of children who live with their mothers in a jail in Gaya in Bihar, recently created a milestone. The Charity of Nazarath nun enrolled three children from the Central jail in Gaya to Nazareth Vidya... 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...
