by annaread | Apr 9, 2008 | Justice and Peace
When youngsters become too old for foster care, where do they go? That was the problem addressed in the March 28 symposium hosted by St Johns University School of Law’s Child Advocacy Clinic. Read about it.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace
NEW YORK, FEB. 8, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Unemployment and poverty are offenses to human dignity, and a good society is one that assists its weakest members, says the Holy See. Archbishop Celetino Migliore, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, said...
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.
