by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
In honor of a lifetime of devotion and service to the poor and vulnerable, Catholic Charities USA proudly presented its 2009 Vision Award to Sister Carol Keehan, DC, RN, MS, president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association. The annual Vision Award is presented to... by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Social Justice Sunday and the Feast of Vincent coincide in Australia this year. The Australian Bishops Conference in Australia has issued a Social Justice Statement titled And you will be my witnesses: young people and justice which is well worth the time... by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Holy Family Hospital hospital has become synonymous with curative and preventive health-care services, community-development and social-welfare programs, and training “that fosters the full development of people. Jointly managed by the Medical Mission Sisters and the... by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2009 | Justice and Peace, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
– all the bloggers of the world wrote about those trapped in poverty? – all bloggers inspired by Vincent and Louise all wrote about one aspect of poverty? Either way…. we could change the conversation! Join Vincentian Blog Action Day. 59 second... by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2009 | Collaboration, Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
No place to lay their heads “Ozanam House was founded in 1995 by the Lagos Catholic Archdiocese, as an initiative of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and managed by nuns of the Daughters of Charity (Nigeria). Its primary purpose is the provision of temporary... by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
There is a growing belief among social service providers that it is far more cost effective and more humane to prevent homelessness rather than just provide emergency shelter and food. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recognizes it is...