by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Almost 12 percent of all Australians are still living in a state of permanent recession and struggling to cope on society’s margins, says Dr John Falzon, Chief Executive of St Vincent de Paul Society’s National Council. “The Federal election is about...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family
“…we recognize the Real Presence of Christ in our marginalized sisters and brothers who are not only disadvantaged but also demonized and despised…..Those who hold the reins of political and economic power in the prosperous industrialized world seek...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family
St Vincent de Paul Society National Chief Executive Dr John Falzon called on the Government to “deal calmly with hysterical claims from the Opposition that our national security is threatened by vulnerable people seeking asylum.” A related piece from a...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
An Irish Times story reflects extensive outrage at government cutbacks in services for the intellectually disabled in Ireland provided by the Daughters of Charity. For more detail of how the St Vincent’s Parent Partnership Forum is raising consciousness visit ...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2010 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Zafen, the Vincentian Family Haiti Project, is attracting attention on KIVA, one of the best known micro-lending projects. One poster writes…”Wow! Thank you guys for posting about Zefan! I just went over and made some loans and donations.  I am very...
