by Beth | Apr 14, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Holy Cross Fathers have begun an institute that brings those who will become Catholic into touch with the chapel’s outreach to downtown Portland’s homeless, frail and mentally ill. After joining other incoming Catholics for a Portland retreat recently, Vollmer is...
by Beth | Apr 5, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Parliament leave poor to face dailhy ordeal. – Â SYDNEY, April 5, 2004 (vinnies.org.au): The National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has issued a Media Release following the Federal Government’s dismissal of the recent Senate...
by Beth | Apr 2, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
THe United States Catholic Confrerence has a powerful powerpont presentatiin about the decisions faced every day by people living on poverty wages. http://www.nccbuscc.org/cchd/povertyusa/tour2.htm
by Beth | Apr 1, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
THE DEVIL IN THE DETAIL OF THE USFTA March 29,  2004  USFTA is sure to have impact on the poor. Here is a look at how the agreement appears to others.The Australian and US Governments give differing views of key areas in the agreement, and Peace and Justice Groups,...
by Beth | Apr 1, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Frontiers of Justice Program Overview: In partnership with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Secondary Schools department, CRS offers an experience of global solidarity for a small group of Catholic high school teachers each summer. Through prayer...
by Beth | Mar 31, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
PBS continues to run its series on the “The New Americans,” which puts a human face on issues of immigration and poverty (the story of a Mexican family is especially moving). EfJ recommends that you have your group/class watch the series, or that you tape...
