by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
You might be surprised at what Louise de Marillac, Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Catherine Harkins Founder of LCUSA had in common beyond being women who lived lives of mission. All were widows. The first two are relatively well known. Catherine Harkins was twice widowed....
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The World Bank takes A Look Back at 2012: Year in Review See reports, issues, resources … Drop in extreme poverty rates World’s ocean/s in peril Women at work Curbing Corruption Safety nets that work Measuring the unbanked Think GREEN for inclusive growth...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2012 | Vincentian Family
For the past four years, Rena Fernandes, SCN, has been taking concrete steps in reaching out to the women inmates of the Central Jail in Gaya on a regular basis. With a lot of enthusiasm, she went forward to look for possibilities to help these women. Initial contacts...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2012 | Church
Respected Catholic blogger Rocco Palmo writes, “With the European outbreak of sex-abuse scandals turning a renewed focus on the Vatican and its response, today’s edition of the “Papal Paper” — the Holy See’s...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2012 | Church
This month, the Holy Father has asked Catholics everywhere to pray: “That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.” Fr. Kubicki reflects on Pope Benedict XVI’s general prayer intention for March 2012 in...