by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Adamson University in the Philippines is offering a special St. Vincent de Paul Award in order to To promote the concept and framework of “systemic change” in working for the poor; To give rightful recognition to persons/ groups that work together in uplifting the...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2010 | Collaboration, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
As the first meeting of the Vincentian Family in cyberspace (4/24) approaches new physical sites are being added to the list on a daily basis. If you would like to join in this “here” and “out there” conversation visit VirtualVins.net to learn...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
I was of two minds concerning today’s reading from the Act of the Apostles. One thought how beautiful to see a description of people living as sons and daughters, brothers and sisters. The other said how impossible in today’s world, not to mention how...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2010 | Collaboration, Featured, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Fr. Gay invites us to join other followers of Vincent and Louise in the United States and Canada on April 24 when we meet for the first time in cyberspace. “Changing Systems – Changing Lives” offers us an opportunity to reflect on how we are already...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Sister Ann Moyalan, SCN has been working at the grass roots level in India for 28 years and at present is working with a Muslim community in one of the slums in Delhi, India. In order to keep a balance and to involve the community in its transformation, the male youth...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 7, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
SAINT VINCENT CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTERS’ BOARD RELUCTANTLY AUTHORIZES CLOSURE OF MANHATTAN HOSPITAL Financial Constraints Dictate Closure – The Board of Directors of Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers (Saint Vincent’s) reluctantly voted to...
