by Beth | Feb 5, 2007 | Justice and Peace
In a letter to members of Congress, National President Joseph Flannigan asks that they remember America’s most needy in the 2007 Farm Bill and FY 2008 Budget. “Please give those who are poor in America a chance,” he said. “Remember children and...
by Beth | Feb 4, 2007 | Justice and Peace
The notion of social justice was a core motivating factor for the Society’s founder, the Blessed Frederic Ozanam. Indeed, on witnessing first-hand the plight of the marginalised on the streets of 19th Century Paris, Frederic felt compelled to act. The scope of...
by Beth | Jan 24, 2007 | Justice and Peace
According to the UN website the Daughters of Charity were recommended for special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the UN.For more background on the signifance of this visit the Wikipedia article on Consultative Status From the UN website...
by Beth | Jan 12, 2007 | Justice and Peace
January is poverty in America awareness month The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) this month launched a new national awareness campaign that emphasizes the growing number of poor Americans, according to the most recent U.S. Census figures, and urges...
by Beth | Jan 11, 2007 | Justice and Peace
In December 2006, the 109th Congress failed to pass this funding bill for 2007, and the new Congressional leaders of the 110th Congress have indicated that they are in favor of maintaining 2006 funding levels through 2007, not increasing them. This would mean that...
