by Beth | Apr 14, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Holy Cross Fathers have begun an institute that brings those who will become Catholic into touch with the chapel’s outreach to downtown Portland’s homeless, frail and mentally ill. After joining other incoming Catholics for a Portland retreat recently, Vollmer is...
by Beth | Apr 5, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Parliament leave poor to face dailhy ordeal. – Â SYDNEY, April 5, 2004 (vinnies.org.au): The National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has issued a Media Release following the Federal Government’s dismissal of the recent Senate...
by Beth | Mar 22, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
ROME, MARCH 21, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Micro-credit aimed at launching small businesses could be a big tool for combating poverty worldwide.That was a conclusion of a congress held last week by Caritas-Italy to analyze the prospects of micro-credit, an initiative...
by Beth | Mar 7, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Reports Reveal Problems — and Possible Solutions GENEVA, MARCH 6, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Two new reports by U.N.-affiliated groups shed light in the ongoing debate over globalization. The first, released Feb. 24, was published by the World Commission on the Social...
by Beth | Feb 5, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Arnie Simonse has provided further background on what is fast becoming a collaborative Vincentian Family Project in West Virginia.Southern West Virginia lies in the heart of Appalachia…an area blessed with its sheltering mountains, warm faith-filled people and strong...
