by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2007 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
A YouTube piece, The Sending, intersperses scenes from the classic 1947 award-winning movie “Monsieur Vincent” with scenes from the contemporary struggles of the poor in the Philippines. It was added to YouTube in July, 2007 by someone who has chosen the... by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, served as a panelist sponsored by the US Bishops in educational campaign reminding people that environmental toxins emitted from lead, mercury and greenhouse gasses threaten not just the health of children and adults, but also that of... by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
CANBERRA, August 6, 2007 (vinnies.org.au): Vinnies’ National Council CEO, Dr John Falzon, issued a statement this week denouncing the growing gap between rich and poor in Australia.  “The wealthiest households in Australia have been richly rewarded over... by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Thanking the Senate and House for their approval of legislation reauthorizing and expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as SCHIP, the heads of the Catholic Health Association and Catholic Charities said they... by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2007 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
July 25, 2007 – Pope Benedict XVI captured the essence of the moment when speaking with St. John’s administrators Rev. Jean-Pierre Ruiz, S.T.D., Director of the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, and Sister Margaret John Kelly, D.C., Executive Director of the... by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Noted writer Antoinette Bosco compares Ozanam and Dorthy Day… I often link Day with another incredible layperson, Frederick Ozanam of 19th-century Paris. So moved was he by the poverty and disorder in his city in the early stages of industrialization that he...