by annaread | Feb 8, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul confronted Prince Edward Island, Canada legislators about the impact on the poor of rising home heating costs. “We are subsidizing the government,” the legislators were told. Read the article.
by annaread | Dec 19, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
DePaul University professor Sister Frances Ryan, D.C. has received the Alexian Award of Excellence in recognition of her efforts to help the Alexian Brothers obtain a site on which to build permanent housing for homeless people who have HIV/AIDS. Read more.
by annaread | Dec 19, 2007 | Justice and Peace
Australians tuned in to television during this season see an advertising spot from the St Vincent de Paul Society that asks them to look beyond their own celebrations. View the spot at YouTube.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Concerned that millions of the world’s poorest and hungry people remain in poverty and hunger, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) facilitated a consultation process, which includes the conference “Taking Action for the World’s...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“John Honner, who has worked for Catholic charitable organisations for many years, brings out clearly the relevance of Ozanam to contemporary Australia. He sees especially the contrast between the communal vision of Ozanam and the individualism of Australian...
