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John Paul II's Message for 18th World Youth Day
VATICAN CITY, MARCH 19, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Here is John Paul II's Message for the 18th World Youth Day, which will take place at the diocesan level April 13.* * * "Behold, Your Mother!" (Jn 19,27) My dear young people! 1. It always gives me great joy to address a...
''We Understand Pope's Concern,'' Colin Powell Tells Vatican
WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 19, 2003 (Zenit.org).- U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell telephoned the Vatican secretary for relations with states to say that "we understand the Pope's concern" over Iraq. In an interview by International Wire Services (see...
Sisters of Charity Lobbied for Peace
On March 11, 2003, Sisters of Charity of New York Teresita Duque, Theresa Courtney, Patricia A. Walsh, Claire E. Regan, and Associate Pat Devaney had the opportunity to meet with the staff of both New York Senators Schumer and Clinton on the urgent matter of potential...
Head of Australian SSVDP Advocates for the Poor
SYDNEY, March 23, 2003 (catholicweekly.com.au): Marilyn Rodrigues writes in this Sunday's The Catholic Weekly - The new national president of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, John Meahan, is committed to "making sure the needy in our society get the best...
President of the International SVDP Joins Pope in Appeals for Peace
In such a confused period for humanity, the International Council General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, together with its 600.000 members present in more than 130 countries on the 5 continents, conscious of the tragic consequences of all wars, fully...
Irish SVDP Protests Yet Supports Government Plan
VINCENT DE PAUL TO STAY IN "PARTNERSHIP" FOR NEXT 18 MONTHS Ireland?s largest voluntary organisation of social concern and action with over 9,000 members says: Â -Â ?We must see significant, tangible progress in five key areas or we?re out? -Â Â SVP stays in only to...
Vincentian Asks for Disaster Relief in China
Following Earthquake in North West China, Fr. Joseph Loftus, CM asks for our support to purchase rice and flour for 1,200 families in the worst effected area, ie Bachu county. 28th February 2003 Dear Confreres and Friends, Re:Â Recent Earthquake in North West China....
Vincentian Mission in Nigeria
Reaching out to Nigeria from St. Peter's Phibsboro. The Vincentian Nigerian Missions began in 1960. Since its beginning the people of St. Peter?s, Phibsborough have given continued financial support to the work of the Mission. The fruit of this support is borne in...
New DC Center for Poor in Fiji
SUVA, March 15, 2003 (RelPacNews #184): The Feast of St. Louise de Marillac, co-Foundress of the Daughters of Charity, became an occasion this year for 'a new venture that has been two years in the planning', explained Sr. Patricia McLaughlin DC, at the opening of the...
SVDP Analysis of Poverty in Prosperous Australia
National SSVDP Council's analysis of the causes of poverty and inequality in prosperous Australia, with suggested concrete solutions to the growing problem. http://www.vinnies.org.au/national/News.cfm
