by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The NCR writes “Giuseppe Toniolo is now the first economist ever beatified by the Catholic church.” Little known is that he was an active member and advisor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He is another one of the figures who was influenced by the... by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
An article in US Catholic  raises the question of competing visions of Catholic Social Teaching as reflected in approaches to the national budget. Another article on Faith and Public Life  raises the question of priorities in terms of energy expended on various issue... by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2012 | Justice and Peace, News
Faith in Public Life writes… “Aboard Shepherd One last Thursday en route to Mexico, Pope Benedict was asked to comment on the growing economic inequality in the Americas and the Church’s response to it. In reply, Benedict offered a stunning critique... by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The March 30th online edition of NCR writes…”Sheila Gilbert, president of the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul, lays out her vision for ending poverty in a short video statement. While her message is addressed to the... by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 23, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The international site of the Society St. Vincent dePaul announces 2013 – 200th anniversary of the birth of Ozanam. “For your information, we will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam in 2013. A committee is currently preparing...