by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2009 | Justice and Peace
The Club of Madrid is asking people throughout the world to sign a Call to Action to world leaders…. The Club of Madrid’s membership constitutes the world’s largest forum of ex-Presidents and Prime Ministers and offers today’s leaders an unequaled body of...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
In conjunction with anti-poverty week this week, the St Vincent de Paul Society wants the Federal Government to address the inequality in pension and benefits. “Thirty two dollars and fifty cents a day doesn’t get you very far, especially after paying for...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Frederic propounded the workers’ right to form voluntary unions, and he saw the natural wage as an important instrument to combat poverty. He counseled priests to devote themselves to the poor. The following quotes can be found in an article by David Gregory,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
In honor of a lifetime of devotion and service to the poor and vulnerable, Catholic Charities USA proudly presented its 2009 Vision Award to Sister Carol Keehan, DC, RN, MS, president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association. The annual Vision Award is presented to...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Vincentian Blog Action Day is a fitting way for those of us who blog to be part of the worldwide celebration of the 350th Anniversary of the deaths of Vincent and Louise, What if we have a world wide discussion of the relationship of educational access to poverty...
