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Power of Multinational Corporations – Force for Social Change?
At the dawn of the 21st century: •Of the world's 100 largest economies, 29 were corporations, not nations. •The combined sales of the top 200 global corporations were the equivalent of 28 percent of world gross domestic product. •Roughly a third of all world...
For Sunday: “Watch and pray…”
In a reflection on the Gospel for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C Cycle), Ross Dizon explores how "a life of faith and trust in a personal and provident God" navigates safely away from laziness and its complementary vice, unbridled enthusiasm. Read it here.
Rethinking a Charism – “Saving you money – Serving those in need”
"Nine hundred years ago, our (Benedictine) forefathers were charged with making ink and creating the tools for illuminating manuscripts," said McCoy, 40, chief executive of the company they would found. "We figured, 'Why can't we do the same thing now?'" Today, thanks...
SSVP training in Mangalore: “use publicity as a tool to inspire”
Officers of SSVP conferences in Mangalore gathered on August 5 to learn about spreading the word about their work. Read the article
SVDP (Australia) Denounces Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
CANBERRA, August 6, 2007 (vinnies.org.au): Vinnies’ National Council CEO, Dr John Falzon, issued a statement this week denouncing the growing gap between rich and poor in Australia.  "The wealthiest households in Australia have been richly rewarded over the...
Moving Days: University, city “divide and conquer”
Each August, thousands of students move into and out of downtown apartments, leaving behind mountains of cast-off belongings. In an effort to conquer the mess and maximize the benefit to the community, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a coalition of local...
Catholic Leaders Praise Congress On Children’s Health Care
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Thanking the Senate and House for their approval of legislation reauthorizing and expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program, known as SCHIP, the heads of the Catholic Health Association and Catholic Charities said they hoped...
Whassup this summer for Vincentian Marian Youth in Missouri
"Operation Overhaul", an annual summer service project for Vincentian Marian Youth, headlines a report by the archdiocesan newspaper in St Louis this week: Youths channel summer vacation energy to helping others (article available only with a subscription)
Srs. of Charity Featured in Commercial For Denver Broncos.
The Sisters of Charity are such big Broncos fans, the team is featuring them in a commercial that was shot Tuesday and promotes the fans of Broncos Country. Link to 4 video clips. Source
2007 Mission Awards Announced.
On this the Feast of Saint Justin De Jacobis, a missionary par excellence, I announce to the worldwide Congregation the five projects that were granted the Mission Award for 2007. There is a brief discription of the history of each of the projects, as well as the...
