by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission has passed on notice of a Traffiking In Women Information and Workshop Kit which is being recommended by the Union of International Superiors General based in Rome “Trafficking” has been defined by the...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
SUMMARY: This paper describes the development of a federation of scavengers who live close to a major solid waste dumpin Quezon City, and the role of the Vincentian Missionaries Foundation and other NGOs that have supported it. A long-term environmental development...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Buried at the end of a story about the Madison Wisconsin thrift store operations we learn that eBay can be used as a source of revenue for the surprising things that turn up in collection boxes. “At St. Vincent de Paul, Bradish uses the Internet and reference...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In keeping with Sisters of Charity’s tradition of ministering to immigrants, the congregation’s Office of Peace Justice and Integrity of Creation hosted a special study program on the topic on March 24 at their Delhi Township (Cinncinati, Ohio)...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Apr. 18, 2007 12:00 AM Arizona’s working poor all too often turn to payday loans for emergency cash and end up trapped in the cycle of debt. Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul have been among those speaking out for meaningful consumer protection for...
