by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Father Gregory writes to the Vincentian Family in this just released this letter of appeal for funds and prayer on behalf of the People of Iraq. Dear Members of the Vincentian Family, Since the last circular letter, which I addressed to all branches of our Family a...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Here is the latest from the Vincent de Paul Society and the US Border Crisis What Can We Do? Continue to advocate for immigration reform, the only thing that can ensure the long- term stability and well-being of many migrant families. The Senate passed Comprehensive...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Under the title of “Blasphemy in Oklahoma City ” Phyllis Zagano writing in the NCR presents a clash between the 1st and 14th amendments regarding a proposed Black Mass. After an introduction of what potentially is involved and may surprise many (See...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Echoing Pope Francis Appeal Bishop Pates Asks Bishops, Parishes To Offer Special Prayer On August 17 For Peace In Iraq The chairman of the Committee of International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) asked the U.S. bishops to invite...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2014 | Justice and Peace
The St. Vincent dePaul Society in Australia calls for “A Jobs Plan to retain people’s dignity” As unemployment reaches a 12-year high, the St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia has today urged the government to cut poverty, and address...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2014 | Justice and Peace
In “Pioneer and Prophet: Frédéric Ozanam’s Influence on Modern Catholic Social Theory” Dr. Thomas O’Brien writes “…this article is going to focus on two facets of Ozanam’s thought that will either directly influence, or indirectly prefigure seismic shifts in the way...