by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2011 | Justice and Peace
When it came to galley slaves Vincent led the way. Today women religious are particularly active in raising visibility to the sex slave trade that is much more prevalent than most realize. The National Catholic Reporter has a fine overview of the issues and what women...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
FamVin Australia celebrated Social Justice Day by exploring the theme Act Justly – Addressing injustice in modern Australia. The day focused on some of the most marginalised groups in our Australian community. The objective for the day was to inform the...
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2011 | Vincentian Family
From the website of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Australia When we speak about social justice we go to the heart of what the St Vincent de Paul Society stands for. We follow the teachings of the Scriptures: “Speak up for those who cannot speak for...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2010 | Justice and Peace
The United States Catholic Conference 2010 Labor Day Statement “A New “Social Contract” for Today’s “New Things” echos the title of Leo the XIII’s “Rerum Novarum” (Of New Things”). It calls for Americans “to...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The Vinnies Social Justice awards on September 1st 2010 will celebrate and acknowledge the good works of hundreds of young South Australians who are building a fair and just community. From little things … “It’s having a passion for change that’s really got to be...
