by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
An Irish Times story reflects extensive outrage at government cutbacks in services for the intellectually disabled in Ireland provided by the Daughters of Charity. For more detail of how the St Vincent’s Parent Partnership Forum is raising consciousness visit ...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
“Dallas Morning News readers were probably startled at the June 24, 1954, front-page story that appeared under the headline “Negro MD’s to Practice in St. Paul’s.” The story explained that the more than 300 white doctors at St. Paul’s, a...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Vinnies SVDP National Council Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. writes in Eureka Street (Australia) that preventing homelessness is a justice issue that requires political will. “The founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society, 19th century French activist...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
” In passing this degrading legislation the Parliament has turned its back on the fundamental human rights of low-income Australians… It is extremely disappointing to see political points being scored on the backs of people who are doing it tough.”...
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Almost 400 chief executives have registered to take part in the Vinnies 2010 CEO Sleepout organized by the Vincent dePaul Society on June 17, which is aimed at raising awareness of the hardships of homelessness in Australia. Full story
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...
