by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
It’s a school bus that has been fitted with a small kitchen, running water and six tables. Three tables for two are on one side of the aisle and three slightly wider tables are on the other side. The Daughters of Charity are involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Mobile...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The following letter from the International President of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul provides more specifics about Vincentian Aid to Iraq. Le Président Général Dr. Michael Thio, D.H. 19th of August 2014 Dear Vincentians, The Peace and Love of Christ be with you....
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Debbie Chadwick tells the story of Merline in Madagascar and the efforts of the LCUSA/AIC Madagascar Twinning Committee to provide food and life-changing literacy skills. Dear Ladies of Charity, As Ladies of Charity we join 150,000 members in 53 national associations...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2014 | Collaboration, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to New Orleans for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Katrina survivors. On-site skilled site supervisors will teach volunteers how to install insulation, drywall and...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Members of Congress Plan to Live on Minimum Wage for a Week ABC News reports….Have you ever seen a congressman snacking on a measly tin of sardines? Or maybe a governor ordering a McChicken off the dollar menu? In Washington this week that scene was reality for...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends – Another inspiring story from the GlobalSisters report. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Sisters running an isolated clinic in the Nigerian bush love to tell the story about the government...
