by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
CANBERRA, August 6, 2007 (vinnies.org.au):ĆĀ VinniesĆ¢ā¬ā¢ National Council CEO, Dr John Falzon, issued a statement this week denouncing the growing gap between rich and poor in Australia.ĆĀ ĆĀ “The wealthiest households in Australia have been richly rewarded over...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Each August, thousands of students move into and out of downtown apartments, leaving behind mountains of cast-off belongings. In an effort to conquer the mess and maximize the benefit to the community, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a coalition of local...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Thanking the Senate and House for their approval of legislation reauthorizing and expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as SCHIP, the heads of the Catholic Health Association and Catholic Charities said they...
by annaread | Aug 3, 2007 | Vincentian Family
“Operation Overhaul”, an annual summer service project for Vincentian Marian Youth, headlines a report by the archdiocesan newspaper in St Louis this week: Youths channel summer vacation energy to helping othersĀ (article available only with a...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2007 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity are such big Broncos fans, the team is featuring them in a commercial that was shot Tuesday and promotes the fans of Broncos Country. Link to 4 video clips. Source
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2007 | Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
On this the Feast of Saint Justin De Jacobis, a missionary par excellence, I announce to the worldwide Congregation the five projects that were granted the Mission Award for 2007. There is a brief discription of the history of each of the projects, as well as the...