by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland advocates for the poor in a position paper “Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”. Introduction from SVP National President The SVP sees at first hand the impact that the crisis and the austerity...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Daughter of Charity at the border writes “They live in local houses of compassionate foster folks and come to the “foster house” for school and play. We visit them at the foster house. All were adorably obedient and loudly responded in unison to...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Local SVdP Councils Need Help at U.S. Border The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol office estimates that more than 90,000 unaccompanied children will cross into the United States in 2014. You Can Help! Send domestic twinning support directly to local SVdP Councils in the...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 17, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
LCUSA has issued a statement – Children Migrating Alone: The Catholic Church’s Response The statement includes suggestions about what you can do. The Ladies of Charity USA, along with the entire Church, is very concerned about unaccompanied minors who are at...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2014 | Justice and Peace
“I have a passion for the issues that face those we visit. And I know that advocacy would help. But I’m just one person. What can I do?” You hear this sometimes as we discuss starting a Voice of the Poor committee or asking for someone to act as the...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Putting a face on the situation Sr Mary Ellen Lacy D.C. writes… We just returned from one of the shelters. It was in McAllen TX and run by Catholic Charities. The salvation army is supplying the food and cooks. Sacred Heart Cath Church has donated its parish...
