On Faith, Life and Work
FADICA member Tom Healey of the Healey Family Foundation recently reflected at the Speaking of Faith series on the integration of faith in his life and work.
FADICA Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Pope Francis
FADICA joins in celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the election of Pope Francis on March 13. We offer our prayers for Pope Francis and his leadership as he continues to inspire Catholics and non-Catholics alike. A recent Pew survey revealed that the Pope’s popularity continues to grow in the U.S.
Honoring Women Religious During National Catholic Sisters Week
The annual celebration of National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW), March 8-14, is a time to shine a national spotlight on the good works and good will of Catholic sisters. To honor women religious both past and present, a series of events are being held around the country that recognizes their selfless service and legacy. Held in conjunction with National […]
GEO 2014: Is Grantmaking getting Smarter?
The Grantmakers for Effective Organizations’ most recent study (2014) underscores the role of grantmakers in increasing and supporting the successful capacity of NGOs. Although it reveals dynamic feedback processes for strengthening program strategies, it also points to important challenges on cooperation issues between funders and grantees. For more information, download their infographic.
Human Trafficking Awareness and Prayer Day
Sunday February 8, 2015 marked the first International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. Held on the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Catholic sister who escaped slavery in 1889, the day promoted awareness of trafficking and offered “compounded prayer” to survivors of trafficking. Find out more about this first ever day of prayer, and […]
World Day of Peace Message 2015 to Focus on Slavery
On January 1st, the Vatican released Pope Francis’ message for the 48th World Day of Peace entitled, “Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters.” The message calls for an end to human trafficking and slavery— a strong priority and concern of Pope Francis. Read about Catholic sisters who were instrumental in the Pope’s choice of this theme.
Vatican’s Ebola Response
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace released a plan, Expanding the Catholic Church’s Commitment to the Ebola Emergency Response, which provides details of how the Church has responded to the Ebola crisis to date on the local level and what more needs to be done. (CNS, 01.07.2015) The plan notes that “the Church has been providing […]
