by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
In 1918 Pier Giorgio joined the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. At graduation from school, his father presented him with a choice of money or a car. Pier Giorgio chose money and then distributed the gift to the poor. He also said, “Charity is not enough: we need... by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2010 | Collaboration, Featured, Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“I am writing to introduce and commend the work of Depaul International, a group of charities founded and grounded in the Vincentian spirit, working with homeless and disadvantaged people around the world. Currently Depaul International has subsidiary charities... by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“A school of community-based leaders who facilitate knowledge formation among themselves and their communities in order to deepen and develop with them new directions towards nation-building.” represents the vision of Adamson University’s School of Good... by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2010 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati are offering religious and lay people an opportunity to experience local ministries that are changing the world. Participants in the Immersion Experience (July 14 – 17, 2010) will visit sites to learn first-hand how people in our... by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2010 | Disasters and Responses, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Strong storms have done severe damage to the Sisters of Charity (Nazareth) ministry of Rajgir, India. More than ninety children call Rajgir home. The Congregation is grateful there were no injuries but the children were shaken up. Sisters from other areas of India are... by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
It was a red-letter day in the history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth at Metsimotlhabe, Botswana — the official opening of Pabalelong – Home of Love and Care — on the morning May 1. Around eight hundred people gathered.