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Deus Caritas Est and the Vincentian Family – Superior General
“A HEART WHICH SEES†I have read Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, three times. Upon reading through it the second time, I did so with this gathering of the members of the Vincentian Family in Ireland in mind. What I would like to share with you...
Carol Keehan DC – Cover the Uninsured Week
In a joint letter urging all U.S. bishops to participate in activities marking the week, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, chairman of the bishops' Committee on Domestic Policy, and Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity who is CHA president and CEO, said, "We cannot...
Poverty Poses Threat and Opportunity in Asia-Pacific
MELBOURNE, April 30, 2007 (theage.com.au): Ari Sharp reports for The Age - Poverty in the Asia-Pacific region is both a threat and an opportunity for Australian businesses, according to a report being released today that was commissioned by some of the nation's...
Vincentian Presence at the Council of Europe
Tim Williams of Australia draws attention to the following. PARIS, April 29, 2007 (famvin.org/fr): For those who can read French, an item on the FamVin Francophone Site may be of interest. It deals with the attendance from April 17-19 of Fr Bernard Massarini CM...
Hunger Alert: Join Charities Virtual March on Washington
 WHY A VIRTUAL MARCH? Catholic Charities Directors from communities across the country will be in Washington on April 26th to meet with legislators about hunger in our nation and what Congress can do about it. At the same time, Catholic Charities USA will be holding...
Six Weeks in Ethiopia
Volunteer in Ethiopia: July-August 2007 Dear Supporter, An exciting opportunity to work with street children and underemployed women on their English language and confidence building skills in Tigray Region, northern Ethiopia is available. Sr. Maureen TInkler DC...
New Leadership for Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
The Western Province of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth has elected new leadership. Over 350 SCNs, SCN Associates, and Vincentian Sisters of Charity gathered at Nazareth March 18-24. The following SCNs were elected to serve five-year terms: Judy Raley, Provincial,...
Pope Speaks Up for the Environment
VATICAN CITY, APRIL 26, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI joined his voice to those encouraging the protection of creation and respect for the environment. The Pope's appeal came in a telegram signed by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary of state, and sent to...
Trafficking in Women – Union of International Superiors General
The General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission has passed on notice of a Traffiking In Women Information and Workshop Kit which is being recommended by the Union of International Superiors General based in Rome "Trafficking" has been defined by the United...
Bishops Fault Bush’s Immigration Plan
Fails to Take Families Into Account, They Say WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 24, 2007 (Zenit.org).- U.S. bishops have warned lawmakers that President George Bush's recent proposals for immigration reform would be "a step in the wrong direction." Bishop Gerald Barnes wrote on...
