by John Freund, CM | Aug 29, 2008 | Disasters and Responses, Justice and Peace, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
On this the third Anniversary of Katrina let us hold New Orleans, and all of the Gulf Coast, in our prayers in a special way. Our Vincentian Family Challenge has now reached $110,000 towards the goal of $200,000! Remember the Challenge ends on St. Vincent de...
by annaread | Aug 23, 2008 | Featured, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
famvin.org has developed a wealth of resources on the topic of systemic change from a specifically Vincentian viewpoint. Some links we recommend: Systemic Change – an introductory article especially prepared for the Vincentian Encylopedia, which includes a...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace
“…environmentalism has emerged as perhaps the most distinctive new feature of Benedict XV’s social teaching” writes respected commentator John Allen. Benedict touched upon the environment seven times during his July 12-21 trip to Australia,...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2008 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
There are at least four Vincentian-related “Causes” (to be supported) on the social networking site Facebook. Amate House Vincent’s CIrcle Volunteer at St. Vincent Depaul’s “Hotel” in Dayton VSO – VIncentian Solidarity Office...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2008 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The “Awareness Project” of the Ladies of Charity in Austin, Texas highlights poverty in the state of Texas.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2008 | Formation, Justice and Peace
The poor continue to multiply in number Their cries go up to heaven God calls us to serve them But he wants us to do it together! St. Vincent de Paul
