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Pontiff Urges Leaders to Live Up to U.N. Plan
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, SEPT. 11, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI appealed to world leaders to fulfill the commitments of the Millennium Development Goals and to put an end to poverty and hunger. The Pope mentioned the U.N. summit that begins Wednesday in New York,...
SVDP Did Not ”Go Into” New Orleans
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul did not "go in" to aid hurricane victims. We were already there. We have been serving the poor of New Orleans and the surrounding area since 1852. These are the very people whose faces you now see on television.The Society of St....
Western Catholic Reporter Features Eilzabeth Seton
Remarkable woman was mother, convert, founder of religious order If you've had a wonderful marriage and children whom you've loved more than you thought possible; if you've enjoyed deep trusting friendships with men and women; if you've found peace and joy in God's...
Sisters of Charity Featured in Catholic Conference Video on Vocations
Sister Janet Gildea, MD and Sister Peggy Deneweth, RN, Sisters of Charity from Cincinnati, show life in the medical clinic they founded in El Paso, where they practice what they call "poverty medicine." Their work resembles that of the Charity sisters in pioneer days...
St. Vincent de Paul dispenses medicine, advice to poor
$5M plus Value of medication dispensed since opening CRESCENT SPRINGS - For people such as John and Carol Riley, St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy is a lifesaver.Pharmacy's clients had fallen through cracks By Cindy Schroeder Enquirer staff writer IF YOU GOBY THE...
90 Second Audio Biography of Frederic Ozanam
Fransican Communications offers a 90 second audio bibiography of Blessed Frederic. Source Also... Here's the printed story that accompanies the above-referenced audio file on their Web site: September 7, 2005 Blessed Frederick Ozanam (1813-1853) A man convinced of the...
Sr. Carol Keehan, DC Named President of Catholic Health Association
Sister Carol Keehan, DC, has been named the ninth president and chief executive officer of the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA), effective October 10, 2005. She will be responsible for all association operations, both at its national headquarters...
British DC Feedback from World Youth Day in Cologne
From 15-21 August Sisters Brenda Matterson and Mary Timmons accompanied Young People from Britain and attended the 20th WORLD YOUTH DAY in Cologne, Germany. Enjoy their feedback. Sr Brenda's Report At a time in my life which is way passed youthfulness I have just had...
National Library of Medicine Honors Sister of Charity
August 2005: Sr. Kay Seibert, S.C., a physician, has been chosen as one of four local Legends from New York State by the National Library of Medicine. She originally was nominated for this honor by U.S. Representative Maurice Hinchey in October 2003. In his letter of...
Photos of Vincentian Youth at World Youth Day
The Vincentian Encyclopedia now features an article with photos of Vincentian Youth at World Youth Day.If you are adventuresome and would like to add other material please feel free to do. All that is required to do so is to "Register or Login" on the above page and...
