by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace
Ladies of Charity and Daughters of Charity were among the 7.000 people who joined hands on a street which spans Buffalo across several racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. The street has a historical connection to the Underground Railroad. Sister Mary...
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“There is no greater burden than carrying an untold story.” Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Almost as soon as I was reminded of her words in Nancy Schwartz’s post Storytelling Secret Sauce—Via Maya Angelou I knew what this week’s edition...
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, President of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul writes Dear Vincentians, Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, including those who celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border in...
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister Blandina Segale, S.C, Sister of Charity who will soon bear the official Church title “Servant of God”, was a pioneer in the fight against human trafficking and a probate officer. She founded the first Catholic settlement house in the United States....
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Looking for resources in being a “Voice of the Poor”? The western Region of the St. Vincent dePaul Society has just redone its “Voice of the Poor” website. Its rich and varied offerings include: Position Papers on topics such as Affordable...
