by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2014 | Vincentian Family
In cooperation with UNICEF, Fracarita International, an international NGO for development cooperation of the Brothers of Charity founded by the Belgium St. Vincent, has organized a major international symposium “Mental Health Consequences of Conflict on...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
I continue to run into misguided people who, after hearing about unspeakable crimes against young women and children, can only wonder “how can they afford to come to the USA?”. They speak as if the ability to raise $5000 to save your child’s life means you are not...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Local SVdP Councils Need Help at U.S. Border The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol office estimates that more than 90,000 unaccompanied children will cross into the United States in 2014. You Can Help! Send domestic twinning support directly to local SVdP Councils in the...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 17, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
LCUSA has issued a statement – Children Migrating Alone: The Catholic Church’s Response The statement includes suggestions about what you can do. The Ladies of Charity USA, along with the entire Church, is very concerned about unaccompanied minors who are at...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Putting a face on the situation Sr Mary Ellen Lacy D.C. writes… We just returned from one of the shelters. It was in McAllen TX and run by Catholic Charities. The salvation army is supplying the food and cooks. Sacred Heart Cath Church has donated its parish...
