by sjs | Apr 4, 2008 | Justice and Peace
Today, on the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, many recall King’s campaign against poverty. Read one account of his vision here. See King’s last speech before his death here.
by sjs | Mar 18, 2008 | Justice and Peace
March 22 is the international observance of World Water Day, an initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. For information about the observance, including events celebrating World Water Day...
by annaread | Mar 17, 2008 | Justice and Peace
Sister of Charity Paula Gonzalez, co-chairwoman of the Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, believes that “connecting with the Earth is beginning to happen in our culture.” Some know her as the “solar nun.” Read the story.
by annaread | Mar 12, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
“What we’re asking is for [Philippine President] Arroyo to accept responsibility,” Daughter of Charity Leticia Andrea Garcia said today. A Mass for “Truth, Accountability and Reform” was celebrated at Sacred Heart College, where Sister...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
CAIRO, Egypt, MARCH 10, 2008 (Zenit.org).- The Holy See urged the U.N. food and agriculture to focus on solutions to hunger that take into account both the material and spiritual dimensions of the person, says the Vatican. Speaking on behalf of the Holy See, the...
by annaread | Feb 28, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
After “explosive” testimony Tuesday night in the ongoing corruption investigation in the Philippines, Dante Madriaga found himself without effective security. Again, the Daughters of Charity stepped up to protect a witness. This time, they also are seeing...
