by annaread | Nov 2, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
At the first gala fundraiser of the Atlanta Georgia USA Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory called the parable of Lazarus and the rich man “a story that should frighten all of us because we live in a community where there are... by annaread | Nov 2, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
That’s how the Philadephia Inquirer puts it, anyway, in their Sunday feature about Carmella Marie Christiano, S.C. About her turn as a whistle-blower almost 40 years ago she says, “I was too young and too dumb to be frightened, but actually, I was in the... by annaread | Oct 31, 2007 | Vincentian Family
The Asia Tribune reports on the celebration in Sri Lanka, where the Brothers of Charity were established only 18 years ago. The article highlights establishment of Nisansala, a training center for persons with learning disabilities. Read the story. by annaread | Oct 30, 2007 | Vincentian Family
Last week members of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement contacted the Prime Minister about a range of issues including female foeticide, child labor, empowerment of women and more. Two examples given of organizations “actively working to serve the poor”... by annaread | Oct 29, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Because of the initiative of a St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteer, it has become easier for organizations in a Florida county to supply food to those who need it. The Society worked with the local food bank and municipality to open a drop site for the food bank and... by annaread | Oct 26, 2007 | Collaboration, Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
Joan Mahon, who has provided updates for the Vincentian family about the earthquake in Pisco, was the subject of a “Neighbors” feature this week in the Bradenton Herald. photo: Grant Jefferies, Bradenton Herald Read the story.
