by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Catholic groups across the country have been quick to applaud President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration, but they are equally quick to remind that more work remains to be done before finding a “humane” fix to our country’s...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
We can borrow Vincent de Paul’s tough questions about how to best help those most in need. So writes Meghan Clark sharing her post Vincentian pilgrimage reflections on immigrant communities Paris and Queens. … My pilgrimage (to Paris with others from the three...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
My last week on the border was frenetic as I tried to wrap up my legal work and bring closure to my side projects. I continued to deliver the papooses to the shelters bc they continued to come from generous and thoughtful people. Rest assured, the papoose situation...
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 31, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
Sr. Mary Ellen Lacy, Daughter of Charity, shares her experiences at the border. Hi ALL It has been busy since I last wrote. Last week I had asked the Daughters and LCWR immigration list serve if they might help me obtain papooses for the young moms who are getting on...
