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 10, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Nine hundred years ago, our (Benedictine) forefathers were charged with making ink and creating the tools for illuminating manuscripts,” said McCoy, 40, chief executive of the company they would found. “We figured, ‘Why can’t we do the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Each August, thousands of students move into and out of downtown apartments, leaving behind mountains of cast-off belongings. In an effort to conquer the mess and maximize the benefit to the community, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a coalition of local...
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 31, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
30 July 2007 Supported by both the UN and UEFA, 2007’s Homeless World Cup will take place in Copenhagen from July 29th to help homeless people improve their lives.In a street arena in front of City Hall, around 500 players from 48 countries will compete in...
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...