by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
“The Eminent Dignity of the Poor in the Church vs. the Imminent Threat of the Poor to the State” writes Ed Udovic, CM of 17th century France while Barbara Ehrenreich writes of 21st century America “… the criminalization of poverty has actually ...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2009 | Vincentian Family
The LCWR reelected Sister Ellen Dauwer, a Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth of Convent Station, New Jersey as conference secretary. Follow this link for their site which contains Cokie Roberts keynote address and oofficial press release.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2009 | Vincentian Family
The sisters under ten years vocation and their formation councilors from the five North American provinces, Great Britain and Australia gathered for a Vow Institute entitled “We are More than the Vows.” In an atmosphere of simplicity and enthusiasm, the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Without fanfare, a new Mother Seton House Visitors Center has risen in one of Baltimor’s most venerable locations. It’s tucked between Mother Seton House and the old St. Mary’s Seminary Chapel, Paca Street. Baltimore Sun
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The “Vinnies” of South Australia are celebrating the social Justice efforts of young SVDP’ers. The Awards celebrate the Good Works of young adults and school students from around the state (South Australia). These young people have worked in advocacy...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2009 | Vincentian Family
In a remote part of Namibia simply giving people a basic monthly income, funded with tax revenues, of 100 Namibia dollars, or about €9 ($13), for each citizen is working systemic change. There are no conditions, and nothing is expected in return. It sounds like a...