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US Bishops – Renewed Respect Key To Renewed Economy
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2012 | Justice and Peace
Labor Day Statement Says Renewed Respect For Workers Is Key To Renewed Economy WASHINGTON—People of faith stand with people who've been left behind and should seek economic renewal that makes workers and their families a central concern, according to the annual Labor...
Ladies of Charity-AIC Relief for Philippine flood victims
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2012 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Imelda Torres, AIC Philippines President writes Sunday, August 12, 2012, 8:07 AM Thank you for your concern and prayers, and do please continue with your prayers, as being the typhoon season more rains are bound to come. Many of our members coming from Metro...
SVDP President Australia – Australia lead on housing
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Housing remains most pressing need, says Vinnies Australia should lead the way in providing people on the margins with a place they can call home rather than just a bed for the night, said Dr John Falzon, the St Vincent de Paul Society’s national council CEO,...
Catholics lag behind Protestants and social media
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Sister Mary Ann Walsh of the USCC looks at some signs of the times regarding Catholics and social media and provides useful links of interest to Catholics. A recent sign of technology in church was a man watching the Olympics on his Smartphone. He may be...
No doubt about the “International” in Depaul International
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
If you held any doubt about the international scope of Depaul International scan through these reports from the UK, Ukraine, Ireland, Philadelphia, Macon, Bratoislavia and innovative approaches to fund raising that included a trustee swimming to Alcatraz and a 1500...
Sisters of Charity – 200 years!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2012 | Vincentian Family
As SCNs stand on the cusp of their third century of ministry, they celebrate a journey of faith over hundreds of years, looking toward the future with confidence in God’s call. Throughout the world, SCN family members are involved in diverse ministries, meeting...
Charity Federation offers ONLINE discernment retreat
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Online Vocation Discernment Retreat September 23-27, 2012 Are you asking how God is calling you? Are you searching for a deeper meaning in your life? Are you curious about women religious? Attend this private discernment retreat from wherever you are and as it fits...
Hilary Ross DC and Damian of Molokai
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Do you know any other Sisters that are famous biochemists? Sr. Hilary Ross, DC, a humble Sister who never even went to high school, became recognized in the science industry as a pioneer. She was one of the pioneers in researching Hansen's disease (formerly known as...
Australia can’t meet need for homeless services
by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Australia's housing and homelessness services are stretched and unable to meet growing demand for services, but are closely followed by community legal services which are facing chronic underfunding, longer waiting lists, and turning away greater numbers of people....
Ten myths about religious life . . .
by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ten myths about religious life . . . and the facts from the 2009 NRVC/CARA Study that dispel them Myth #1: No one is entering religious life anymore. Fact: More than 70 percent of all religious communities (both men’s and women’s) report having new members in...