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...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Daughter of Charity at the border writes “They live in local houses of compassionate foster folks and come to the “foster house” for school and play. We visit them at the foster house. All were adorably obedient and loudly responded in unison to...
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...
