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Poverty seen at school: Walsh

Michael Otto — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 20:10:01 +0000

by PETER GRACE The latest decile review has shown up a poverty fault line in New Zealand schools, according to the principal of John Paul College in Rotorua, Patrick Walsh. Mr Walsh told NZ Catholic on November 12 that he thinks that faultline is reflected in the growing socio-economic divide, and also that poverty is

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Children’s suffering worse, say Sisters

Michael Otto — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:24:14 +0000

by Michael Otto Advocates working with the poor in south Auckland say the people they try to help have never had it so tough. That was a common conclusion from two different presentations at Catholic events by Mercy Sisters Anne Hurley and Margaret Martin, who work in Wiri, and from Mangere Budgeting Services chief executive

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Poverty in an affluent society a statement from the New Zealand Catholic bishops

Michael Otto — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Being in communion with Jesus Christ draws us into his being for all; it makes it our own way of beingThe love of God is revealed in responsibility for others. echo $variable;

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Vatican commends Buddhist community’s witness to a spirit of poverty

Vatican City (CNS) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000

VATICAN CITY (CNS) In a world of unbridled consumerism and materialism, Christians can find inspiration in the Buddhist witness of happiness in non-attachment to material goods, said the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. echo $variable;

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Christian leaders urge focus on poor in Obama stimulus package

Washington (CNS) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON (CNS) Nine Christian leaders said the transition team of President-elect Barack Obama listened attentively to their urging that the needs of the poor be included in a planned economic stimulus package once Obama assumes the presidency. echo $variable;

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Pope urges international leaders to tackle poverty with courage

Michael Otto — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0000

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) Pope Benedict XVI urged international leaders to tackle global poverty "with courage" when they meet at the United Nations to verify implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. Despite the current global financial crisis, the poor must not be forgotten, he told pilgrims Sept. 21 at his residence in Castel Gandolfo outside

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Bishops urge G-8 nations to recommit to fight poverty, climate change

Washington (CNS) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON (CNS) The presidents of bishops’ conferences associated with the Group of Eight industrialised nations have urged government leaders to honour their commitments to reduce global poverty and address climate change. echo $variable;

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