by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2012 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As members of the Sisters of Charity Federation, the Marthas enjoy NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) status at the United Nations (UN). Through this valuable network and attendance at its meetings, we experience the impact of global concerns on people, and identify...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2012 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI restated his stance on the need for greater protection of the environment, Catholic News Services reported today. “Environmental protection and the connection between fighting...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 9, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Two  Sisters of Charity of Nazareth  India have been invited to attend the UN General Assembly next month. One of them, Sr Anjana Kunnath, has found a successful herbal cure for malaria in Artemisia, a family of plants and herbs that includes tarragon and wormwood. “I...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with representative of the NGO community and stressed that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can play a crucial role in supporting countries in transition as they work to build and strengthen their fledgling institutions with the...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sr Pat Connolly DC writes the November feature for the Faith and Justice blog about the UNÂ Millennium Development Goals from the perspective of her work at the UN. The Center for FaithJustice, with roots in the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission, has...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2011 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the United Nations (The Daughters of Charity, the Sisters of Charity Federation and the Congregation of the Mission) is co-sponsoring a UN Orientation for their members from October 26-28, 2011. (Source: Sisters of Charity Federation website...
