by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Lamenting the government’s inaction to their appeal, Sr. Herminia Sutarez of the Daughters of Charity who has been helping the Ati tribe’s fight for their ancestral land in Boracay said they feel ‘helpless’. CBCP News writes “She has been working with the Atis...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2012 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Where the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Stands Position papers are an essential part of establishing the view of the Society regarding the issues that affect those in need. The position papers of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are rooted in our Catholic faith and...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2012 | Justice and Peace
A clever new Pinterest campaign from UNICEF, aiming to raise awareness for child poverty and the work of UNICEF, adds perspective to the aspiration-filled social network. For many of us who have caught the Pinterest bug, the visual site is a place for giving into our...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2012 | Justice and Peace
What Do Religious Leaders Want For Obama’s Next Four Years? WASHINGTON (RNS) Addressing poverty. Seeking reconciliation. Protecting religious freedom. Religious leaders already have their wish lists ready for President Obama’s second term. Here are 10...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2012 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Brothers and Sisters, While the national election has passed, certain issues central to our mission are still in play in Congress. That’s why it’s important those programs that serve those living in poverty as well as the working poor must be protected from budget...
