by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2010 | Congregation of the Mission, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The term “homeless person” is used readily in theory, practice and policy – even among people experiencing homelessness – yet its connotations and impact are rarely considered. According to the Australian CM web site… “Researcher, Guy Johnson says the...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced last week that it surpassed $5.1 million dollars worth of medication dispensed to help people in need since it opened in September 2006 [1]. The Charitable Pharmacy is the only pharmacy...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Manny Sanchez of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Los Angeles sent these resources to his Young Vincentians group. You may also find Vincentian reflections on the readings for Ash Wednesday and the Sundays of Lent (up to Palm Sunday) compiled by Sr. Kieran...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
The Daughters of Charity (DC) and SSVP(CGI) are jointly collaborating to provide relief assistance to the victims of the disaster. This joint effort will involve the participation of the DC and SSVP and the latter includes the SSVP members in Haiti and Eduardo...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to allow disadvantaged people to access Centrelink payments weekly rather than fortnightly, but reiterated its opposition to compulsory income management.
