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LCUSA – Fourth National Assembly in Memphis, TN -Sept. 8-12 2004
by Beth | Aug 31, 2004 | Vincentian Family
“Following Vincent with Humility, Simplicity & Charity” St. LOUIS, MO-(August 29, 2004)---LCUSA will meet for their Fourth National Assembly in Memphis, TN, September 8-12, 2004. There will be a keynote speaker, Reverend Richard Gielow, C.M. who will do a...
Vincentian Family Presents at the UN
by Beth | Aug 31, 2004 | Vincentian Family
ANNE STURM, international AIC President (Germany), ROSE DE LIMA RAMANANKAVANA, international AIC Vice-president from Madagascar, and MADELEINE MORRISSEY (USA), main representative of AIC at the UN in New York have been selected to represent AIC at the 57th Annual...
Non-partisan Interfaith Ring of Hope on Behalf of the Poor
by Beth | Aug 31, 2004 | Justice and Peace
Tonight (August 31, 2004) members of New York City's diverse faith communities will join in a nonpartisan event called "Interfaith Ring of Hope Around Manhattan" to support social justice and peace during this election year. At 9:00, as church bells ring out,...
Australia Catholic Social Justice Council — Questions for Voters and Politician
by Beth | Aug 30, 2004 | Justice and Peace
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council has prepared a list of reflection for Australian voters to consider as they prepare for elections."As we approach the federal election, we need to be informed about policies proposed by all political parties. The Catholic...
September – The Month of Frederic Ozanam
by Beth | Aug 29, 2004 | Uncategorized
September 8 - Death of Frederic Ozanam - 1853 September 9 - Feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam September 9 - Birth of Sr. Rosalie Rendu, DC - 1786For links to more information about each of these dates visit the Vincentian Calendar link of the on the left of every...
September – Through the Setonian Lens
by Beth | Aug 29, 2004 | Uncategorized
September 11 - Founding of St. Elizabeth College, Convent Station NJ - 1899 September 14 - Elizabeth Ann Seton, first native-born American, is canonized by Pope Paul VI. - 1975For links to more information about these dates visit the Planning Calendar link at the left...
Vincentian Parish Posts Reflection on Sunday Readings
by Beth | Aug 28, 2004 | Vincentian Family
St. Peter's Parish, Phibsboro, Ireland posts reflections on each Sunday readings.The current reflection can be found at http://www.stpetersphibsboro.ie/parish_newsletter.htm. At the bottom of the page one can find a link to the archives containing all previous...
SVDP and Australian National Elections
by Beth | Aug 28, 2004 | Justice and Peace
AUSTRALIA, August 27, 2004 (vinnies.org.au): The St Vincent de Paul National Site (Australia) carries a media report which states that Federal Election candidates will be invited to attend local Public Forums across Australia, especially in marginal seats, to tell...
Labor Day 2004
by Beth | Aug 27, 2004 | Justice and Peace
A collection of resources related to the celebration of labor day in the USA.Background facts from the Cenus Bureau US Catholic Conference of Bishops Labor Day 2004 Message - "Global Trade That Works For All The Busy Christian's Guide for Catholic Social Teaching...
International Strategic Plan of the SVDP
by Beth | Aug 27, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The international site of the SVDP (www.ozanet.org) has a link to full text and other materials related to their strategic plan.Among the material found on this page ... - Powerpoint presentation of the plan - an invitation to contribute your ideas - link for further...