by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2012 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Edmund Rice Center of the Australian Catholic University writes in a piece that looks at the austerity discussions taking place in so many countries in the world… “As several countries try to pay off huge public debt due to the financial crisis and...
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Voice of the Poor Chairman, Jack Murphy, explains why being an advocate for those in need is important to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Visit the  Society’s YouTube channel.
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Sheila Gilbert, National SVDP President  makes an appeal to oppose the proposal to permanently repeal block grants. Dear Vincentians, The U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means has proposed repealing funding for the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG). These funds help...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2012 | Vincentian Family
In a hard-hitting article titled “Easter Manifesto”, John Falzon, CEO of the National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia says – “The Easter motif of suffering and resurrection comes alive in the flesh and blood of all...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Long-term poverty will cost significantly more than payment of unemployment benefits writes John Falzon, Chief Executive of the National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia. ” It’s easy to blame people for being outside the labour market or...
