by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentians In Partnership Newsletter reports that on July 16 friends of the Vincentian Family celebrated Justice Day by reflecting on the following themes: To present the theological argument as to why Vincentians should be political To explore the idea of...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Robert Maloney, C.M., former Superior General, has been appointed to the Vincentian Chair for Social Justice. The Chair was established jointly in 1994 by the University and the Province in response to a challenge given to the Vincentians by Pope John Paul II...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 12, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The website “Passionate Giving | Musings on Major Donor Giving, Philanthropy, Non-Profits and Life” offers a series of reflections of interest to all of us who wonder how to support the ministries we engage in. See below for the links to the reflections...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Poor Economics – Rethinking Poverty and way to End it ” suggests small interventions rather than grand solutions to help the poor. Authors Banerjee and Duflo steer clear of tall claims about a yellow brick road out of poverty. Their implicit message...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2011 | Vincentian Family
“Where do you live?” has always been one of the first questions Vincentians ask when someone calls for help. This question is obviously a pragmatic one simply because without the address we would not know where to bring the voucher. Systemic Change does not change the...