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Looking for free or low cost computers?
A general good source for all things tech is www.techsoup.org. They are the donation "portal" for the software and hardware industries. A blogger writes..."As a Catholic religious order fundraiser I often use them for donations of software." While some companies will...
Talking About Vocations
Dana Hinton sits down with Sisters of Charity of Nazareth vocation director, Nancy Gerth, SCN, to talk about feelings of being called to grow in a relationship with God as a woman religious, prayer as an important part of life, and other aspects of vocation today. To...
Newly translated insights into St. Louise
Louise was profoundly affected by her Light of Pentecost experience. At this time of year the Vincentian Encyclopedia would like to draw attention to some newly translated material about Louise that provides insights that may be a surprise to some. The faith of Saint...
Pentecost in two minutes…
"If you want a little more info on this celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church, take a look at Busted Halo’s two minute video." A quick scan of YouTube offerings related to Pentecost reveal the following items of visual liturgy and reflection......
“Stop punishing asylum seekers” – Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia has urged the Australian Government to stop punishing asylum seekers. “We appreciate that the Australian Government has a responsibility to protect our borders,” said Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. “But...
“If those homeless people would just get a job!”
Have you ever heard some one express that sentiment? Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people to think that someone is homeless simply because they won’t work or seek employment. The fact is that many homeless people have employment--even full-time employment....
I was hungry, you fed me — and you got arrested…
From the Orlando Sentinel - Three arrested, accused of illegally feeding homeless, charged with violating an ordinance restricting group feedings in public parks. The ordinance requires groups to obtain a permit and limits each group to two permits per year for each...
Twenty six years of world youth days
The Polish famvin YouTube channel alerts us to a short video in English that recaps twenty six years of World Youth Days.
SVDP and Australian government differ on budget
“You don’t create a smart and confident Australia by taking to people with the stick” St Vincent de Paul Society National Council CEO, Dr John Falzon, responded to the 2011 Federal Budget with the following statement: “A harsher welfare compliance regime and the...
United Nations raises issue of Internet Access as a Basic Human Right
June 3rd 2011 the United Nation's raises issue of the Internet as a basic human right. This comes in the midst of political uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa, where we saw governments block Internet access of their countries. According to the report "The...