by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina asked all South Carolina gubernatorial candidates five questions around poverty and economic opportunity in the state. The five questions reflect general issues and policies that are of concern to the underserved in... by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2010 | Vincentian Family
May 18, 2010 was a day of celebration, when the Government of Canada commemorated the founding of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Halifax as an event of national historic significance. This is in recognition of the Congregation’s work in education,... by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Various members of the Vincentian Family have joined with over 100 other groups in an open letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in response to the launch of his “Keeping the promise report”. Open letter to Secretary General of the UNÂ ... by John Freund, CM | May 23, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Dandy Labitag, CM has created another video, St. Louise de Marillac – A Woman in Love, that is attracting attention on YouTube with over 2000 viewings. by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2010 | Vincentian Family
CathNews Asia (May 19, 2010), has featured the Website of the National Society of St Vincent de Paul in Malaysia.  There are now 62 conferences with a membership of 900, according to their website. by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Exemplifying many of the principles of systemic change Sister Maria Ntjuyn, DC, starts with needle and thread in her sewing classes in the “Give Me a Chance Project.” Eventually, when the program is running efficiently, she wants to turn it over to the...