by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In Latino communities, re-enactments are held commemorating Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem — a place for Jesus to be born. The tradition is called Las Posadas, which literally means “the inns” in Spanish. For people of faith who are concerned... by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“… The Daughters of Charity Service for Persons with Intellectual Disability recognises that each person possesses a unique dignity and potential.”< by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Ruben Rodriguez has taken on a position that has been held by Daughters of Charity for more than a century — that of chairman of the board of Bridgeport’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Rodriguez succeeds former board chairwoman Sister Louise Gallahue... by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of the one for whom there was no room in the inn “The Seldom Seen Acting Company”, composed of entirely of homeless persons, gives voice to those for whom there is no room in the inn today. The troupe was featured... by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
While in no way comparable to the hunger experienced in many other parts of the world, The New York Times today writes “With food stamp use at record highs and climbing every month, a program once scorned as a failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight... by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Seven Daughters of Charity in Tianjin have been hospitalized with dehydration after a five-day fast aimed at getting the government to return a Church property. About 20 members of the Sisters of Charity took part in the “fasting prayer” at Charity...
