by John Freund, CM | Oct 10, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
It has been said that a measure of a society is how it cares for those on the margins. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina serves as a resource for both the community and public policy makers on issues affecting the poor is one way the Foundation...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A question for you? Can you identify a branch of the Vincentian Family whose primary mission is mental health and specializes in care for the mentally ill? The Brothers or Charity were founded by one who is called the “Belgian St. Vincent dePaul” and who...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2012 | Justice and Peace, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth will host “Eyes Open Against Human Trafficking”on Oct. 11 at the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Motherhouse, 4200 S. Fourth St. “Trafficking occurs everywhere,” said Penny Lonergan. She is a member of the planning committee...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A thought-provoking post from Thomas Worcester Editor, ‘The Cambridge Companion to the Jesuits’ found on The Huffington Post. In the midst of a bitterly fought election campaign, on issues such as wealth and poverty and “entitlement” reform,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2012 | Vincentian Family
WHAT IS VOICE OF THE POOR (VOP)? The Phoenix website of the St. Vincent de Paul Society asnwers this way. Voice of the Poor is the advocacy arm of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. As followers of Christ, we are challenged to help create conditions for marginalized...
