by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The theme for 2012: Ending the Violence of Extreme Poverty: Promoting Empowerment and Building Peace. Visit the UN website for information abut what is being done around the world this day. “Rampant poverty, which has festered for far too long, is linked to... by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2012 | Church, Evangelization
John Allen writes,  “Some papal trips are important for their substance, while others matter more for their symbolism. Benedict XVI’s Sept. 14-16 outing to Lebanon fell into that second category, showing the world a different face of the Middle East in a moment... by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2012 | Formation, Vincentian Family
America magazine publishes a guest blog from Meghan Clark, an assistant professor of theology and religious studies at St. John’s University and member of the US Bishop’s Committee on Social Justice. A longer version originally appeared on the blog Catholic...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholics can learn about the state of poverty in the United States and concrete ways they can make a difference at a new website from the the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The site, www.povertyusa.org, was launched August 15 and offers tools and... by John Freund, CM | Jul 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Each week the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth website offers Weekly Justice Highlights July 11, 2012 Urge U.S. Representatives to stop attempting to derail full implementation of the Healthcare law and get back to work creating good jobs for Americans. (Act as soon as...