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US Bishop’s Raise Question about the Use of Force
by Beth | Sep 19, 2002 | Justice and Peace
Bishops Raise Serious Moral Questions about Force While Welcoming President's Appeal to UN WASHINGTON (September 17, 2002) -– In a letter to President Bush, Bishop Wilton D. Gregory expressed serious questions about the moral legitimacy of any preemptive, unilateral...
Poverty and misery for coffee growers…. Don’t swallow it.
by Beth | Sep 18, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Oxfam launches a global campaign to tackle the coffee crisis and force the corporate giants who dominate the $60-billion industry to pay farmers a decent price.Poverty and misery for coffee growers, massive profits for the big coffee companies. Don't swallow it. With...
Fr. Maloney speaks to Youth
by Beth | Sep 18, 2002 | Vincentian Family
He urges them to sing a song that deeply spiritual, not just a solo but a harmonious chorus, a song of service, liberation, a wake-up song in the world and a global song.YOUTH IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE WORLD Who are we and what do we want to do? A famous poet from my...
Reading the Bible with Fr. Pat Collins CM
by Beth | Sep 17, 2002 | Formation
Father Pat Collins, C.M. of the Irish Province posts reflections on reading the bible.A sample.... "What is quite amazing is the fact that Jesus loves us as in the same way, as if we, like him, were divine....." http://www.vincentians.ie/Reading_the_Bible.htm
Daughter of Charity Honored by Catholic Charities USA
by Beth | Sep 17, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Serena Branson, D.C. honored with Catholic Charities USA’s Vision Award for their leadership and life-long commitment to serving those in need. The annual Vision Award recognizes an individual, who through his or her life and work personifies Catholic Charities...
Daughters of Charity (Ireland) site
by Beth | Sep 17, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Daughters of Charity site for those who are * are already involved with us providing Services in any of the creative ways we reach out to many people... * think you would like to work with us as a staff or volunteer... * feel called by God to commit your life to Him,...
Atlanta to host SSVDP Meeting 2003
by Beth | Sep 16, 2002 | Vincentian Family
The Atlanta SSVDP will be hosting the 2003 meeting. For current information on the details visit their web site at http://www.svdp2003atlanta.org
Hunger – Virtual Tours of Bolivia, Madagascar, Phillipines
by Beth | Sep 15, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Because of Freedom from Hunger's work abroad you can take a virtual journey! Learn more about the history and economic background of various countries. Read more about how Credit with Education is making a difference. See color photos of the various plant and animal...
Report on the deteriorating situation in Columbia
by Beth | Sep 15, 2002 | Vincentian Family
The latest letter of the Provincial (23 August 2002) describes the painful reality of Colombia: “The attacks during the inauguration of the president have consequences that go beyond the fact that 21 poor people lost their lives. As the rebels continue to threaten the...
Iraq – Religious Leaders Differ
by Beth | Sep 15, 2002 | Justice and Peace
LONDON, SEPT. 14, 2002 (Zenit.org).- The specter of U.S. military action against Iraq has prompted many religious leaders to urge further negotiations, or at least U.N. intervention, to avert an invasion or other form of aggression. But some have come out in favor of...