by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2012 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Nuns shine spotlight on sex trafficking during Super Bowl: Prevention efforts focus on 220 Indy hotels Incidents of human trafficking tend to spike with major sporting events such as the Super Bowl to meet the high demand for commercial sex. Eleven orders of Catholic...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Taking advocacy to another level. Click to appreciate the full impact of this Depaul Ireland billboard. “I lost my home, family and will to live. Depaul Ireland helped me rebuild my life.” See Margaret’s story for an example of the impact Depaul...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 9, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Father Jack Kane, CM, Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Mobile and Pastor, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Opelika, Alabama has been championing immigration reform in Alabama. And he is attracting attention to their plight. “It is a dark day for...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Newsletter of the Interprovincial Daughters of Charity Advocacy & Social Justice Committee USA IS A series of timely and to the point reflections on contemporary issues. Building Bridges Out of Poverty –  Sister Julie Cutter, DC Environmental Stewardship at...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2011 | Justice and Peace
Ten communities of religious sisters issued billboards Monday across Iowa with a Gospel message in addition to a statement calling on the president and Congress to make progress on comprehensive immigration reform in advance the Iowa caucuses. The billboards read,...