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Vincent de Paul Society – Voice of the Poor
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2012 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Stands Position papers are an essential part of establishing the view of the Society regarding the issues that affect those in need. The position papers of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are rooted in our Catholic faith and...
Catholic Consultation on Climate Change
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2012 | Justice and Peace
Catholic scholars, U.S. bishops and Catholic leaders from around the Washington region will discuss the moral and religious implications of global climate change and environmental justice at a November 8-10 symposium at The Catholic University of America (CUA). "A...
Changing climate of climate change discussion
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2012 | Justice and Peace
Will Sandy change climate change conversations? CBS News High-profile figures like Bloomberg, Cuomo and Clinton speaking candidly and practically about climate change suggests a change of pace among public officials. But will the dialogue on extreme weather and...
How St. Louise Opens the Door of Faith for Us
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
How St. Louise Opens the Door of Faith for Us VinFormation is happy to present a series of reflections drawn from the writings of Sister María Ángeles Infante, DC and Sister Louise Sullivan, DC The Power of St. Louise’s Example for Today The Church, the mother of...
St. Vincent de Paul Society Sandy Relief Donations
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Donate to the Victims of Hurricane Sandy Please go to the National Council’s secure donation page (Donate Now). Add the amount of your contribution to the “Domestic Disaster Relief” box.
New media and UNICEF – The Pinterest factor
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2012 | Justice and Peace
A clever new Pinterest campaign from UNICEF, aiming to raise awareness for child poverty and the work of UNICEF, adds perspective to the aspiration-filled social network. For many of us who have caught the Pinterest bug, the visual site is a place for giving into our...
Eucharist with/without borders
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2012 | Justice and Peace
Border Mass offered for immigrants, victims of drug cartel violence. More than 500 people from the Catholic dioceses of El Paso, Texas, Las Cruces in New Mexico and Ciudad Juarez in Mexico participated in the annual Dia de los Muertos Mass on the Border Nov. 2....
NY Sisters of Charity – ministry leadership conference
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The website of the Sisters of Charity of New York writes... "The goals set for the Conference, held on September 29, 2012 in Smith Hall at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, were to strengthen the network of Sponsored Ministry colleagues, to reflect on the breadth...
From Virulent Partisanship to Bold Cooperation
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2012 | Church
"From Virulent Partisanship to Bold Cooperation" is a plea from the Director of Communications of the United States Catholic Conference on their blog. With the election over, it’s time for the nation to retake its noble position as the home of the brave. Certainly the...
Religious leaders hopes for next four years in US
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2012 | Justice and Peace
What Do Religious Leaders Want For Obama's Next Four Years? WASHINGTON (RNS) Addressing poverty. Seeking reconciliation. Protecting religious freedom. Religious leaders already have their wish lists ready for President Obama's second term. Here are 10 officials'...