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National Council of Church Speaks Out on Environment
The statement, “God’s Earth is Sacred: An Open Letter to Church and Society in the United States,” points out that there is both an environmental and a theological crisis that must be addressed. 'God's Earth is Sacred' - In Open Letter, Theologians Warn of 'False...
Another Look at the Vow of Poverty and Lent
Recently I was asked, "Since you live a vow of poverty what do you give up for Lent?" I prefer to redefine "voluntary poverty" as a vow for mutual sustainability." writes Clarence Rivers Sims JOURNAL OF AN ALIEN STREET PRIEST The final hope of human beings is not...
February 18 – St. Francis Regis Clet, CM ‘I’m tired of being in charge’
"I can now die happy since I have a successor who can repair my stupid mistakes and I seriously urge you to make him my replacement pure and simple. I've never had the knack of getting myself either loved or feared; I'm tired of being in charge." St. Francis Regis...
SVDP in Action Relieving Tsunami Victims – Palm Beach Post
The Palm Beach Post (Florida, USA) has a very moving tribute to the work of the SVDP in Tsanami relief efforts."Although the money will go to people of all faiths, she will funnel the money through the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the traditional Catholic relief...
NUNTIA of the CM for January Now Online
The January issue of NUNTIA of the Congregation of the Mission features stories about the meeting of the Superior General 42 young missionaries in Rome, celebrating 100 years of life of Sr. Angela Frascella, DC, a brief report of the 45 day long Latin American School...
Daughters of Charity in Fatal Accident in Santo Domingo
"We received word that some of our Sisters were in a car accident in Santa Domingo. They were on their way to the meeting with Sr. Blanca Libia. One Sister was killed (Sr. Adelaida) and two were very badly injured. The fourth is home with bruses and a broken arm. ...
Recounting the 1945 Massacre in which a Daughter of Charity Died
The Daily Inquirer of the Philippines recounts the story of the 1945 massacre in which a Duaghter of Charity died.Alfonso Aluit recounts in his book "By Sword and Fire:" "The San Agustin church and monastery by this time were full of hostages -- men, women and...
Baroness to Visit Daughters of Charity in Ethiopia
"She will also visit an HIV and Aids project being run by the Daughters of Charity in the region."Fri 11 Feb 2005 2:05pm (UK) Baroness Set for Ethiopia Journey By Ben Padley, Community Newswire An international aid agency has today announced it will welcome Baroness...
President of SVDP (Australia) Weekly Column
The president of the SVDP in ustralia does a weeklhy column for the Catholic Weekly in Sydney.Among the recent topics... Back-to-school budget blues 13 February, 2005 In the past few weeks many thousands of children have begun their schooling for 2005. More...
Update on Miraculous Medal Pilgrimage 2005
The Miraculous Medal site has posted more details of its April 5-19, 2005 pilgrimage to Czestochowa."Our pilgrimage in the spring of 2005 will take us to Poland. We will see the famous Marian shrine of Czestochowa. We will go through Krakow, home of Pope John Paul II....
