by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Hailed as the week where ‘we can all do something about poverty’, Anti-Poverty Week 2012 was the subject of national media attention when it was held from October 14 to 20. The St Vincent de Paul Society was proud to join with many Australians highlighting the...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia has posted its Social Justice Update for October. It includes information concerning the Strategic Plan of the Society for the next three years. – focusing on spirituality and sustainability, service and speaking out....
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2012 | Church
With all the talk about “intrinsic eve” in the presidential elections in the US, many may be surprised to learn that Pope John Paul II, quoting Gaudium et Spes, says that intrinsically evil acts are “any kind of homicide, genocide, abortion,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Depaul USA screens “Homeless Has a Name” and learns of the impact on the film makers – The head of Depaul USA writes… Last night, I had the great pleasure of acting as the Master of Ceremony for “Homeless Has a Name,” Depaul USA’s film...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Presidential platforms – Phyllis Zagano writes, “I’m tired of the arguing, the truth-shading, the smirking and the jokes. I’m tired of it all. Here are the seven issues I want addressed starting today, this minute. Not tomorrow. Not next week....
