by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity bring Welsh master-quilters to Ethiopia to show women a way out of trafficking and poverty. “There is a long tradition of weaving and embroidery in Ethiopia. The country is just recovering from cycles of drought and war which have left the... by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2007 | Formation, Vincentian Family
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At the beginning of the summer, St. Vincent’s Health System launched a new branding campaign entitled, “Care You Can Believe In†across Central Alabama. As healthcare professionals, every day they demonstrate how... by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Australia is facing a rental affordability crisis that is driving more and more families into homelessness, says the St Vincent de Paul Society. A report by the society says that over the past five years there has been a 30 per cent increase in the number of families... by annaread | Jul 21, 2007 | Vincentian Family
“Nan and Leo Penny of New Waterford are Roman Catholics whose gratitude to the women religious of their church is so great that they were bursting with some way to share it. A way to give back presented itself in a trend that is sweeping North American Catholic... by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
When we speak about social justice we go to the heart of what the St Vincent de Paul Society stands for. We are called, as Vincentians, to feed, clothe, house and assist our brothers and sisters who are forced onto the margins of society. We are also called to... by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Change is possible The scale of the problem is staggering, and it’s hard not to be discouraged. But the work of the federation is showing that change is possible, that there are solutions to these problems, and that poor communities can be the city’s best...
