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Colbert + Dolan =?
Cardinal Dolan tweeted "Here are words I never thought I'd say: watch me on Comedy Central tonight.". Under the title "At Long Last, The Dolan Report",  the noted blog Whispers in the Loggia writes... As Comedy Central's Colbert Report returned from its end-of-summer...
Depaul Ireland in running for major prize
Ria Flom of DEPAUL IRELAND writes.. "Great news!! We've been shortlisted for the Coca Cola Thank You Fund and with your help we have the potential to secure €10,000 or €25,000. The winners will be partly selected by popular votes... so we need your help! The proposed...
State rankings on human trafficking laws
Releasing the 2013 state ratings on human trafficking laws in the United States, Polaris Project today championed the progress made by a majority of states in passing legislation to combat sex and labor trafficking and support survivors. In 2013, 39 states passed...
Pope writes to Putin
Pope Francis wrote to President Putin with the expectation that his words be shared with the others at the g20 Summit. “It is regrettable that, from the very beginning of the conflict in Syria, one-sided interests have prevailed and in fact hindered the search for a...
Ladies of Charity joining Day of Prayer for Syria
Gayle Johnson, LCUSA President writes... Pope Francis has proclaimed Saturday, September 7, a universal day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East and throughout the world. September 7 is the vigil of the feast of the Birth of Mary, Queen of Peace....
Theological dimensions of intervention in Syria
Intervention in Syria raises many questions. Thomas Reese of the NCR attempts to lay out some of what moral theologians  and church leaders are saying in light of "just war" theory. Not easy reading, but the issue is not an easy one. Just cause? Last resort?...
Enchanted and Enchanting! AIC
The international President of the AIC (known as Ladies of Charity in the USA) writes to their leadership in various countries about initial plaans to celebrate their 400th anniversary! An anniversary such as this is a rare one. Dear friends the National Presidents,...
SVDP uses fact checking to aid the poor
A creative idea from Australia - St Vincent de Paul Society's online tool can help households save up to $700 off annual electricity bills. HOUSEHOLDERS can save up to $700 a year on their electricity and gas bills by using a new online tool to select the best retail...
The art of becoming aware
"Have you ever driven somewhere only to arrive at the destination and wonder how you got there? Scary, isn’t it?"wrotes Sr. Jamet Gildea, SC in the September 2013 edition of E-Voc. In addition to her feature reflections there are pieces devoted to mentoring and rich...
We have a choice, give your heart, time, self
"We Have a Choice - Give your Heart – Give your Time – Give yourself" writes  Lynn L'Heureux in her weekly Vincentian reflection. (9/3/2013) Greetings, prayers and all good things I pray for my dear Vincentian Family. You truly are my strength. Pray today for our...
