CRS acts contrary to this stereotype of Catholicism. It presents itself in less restrictive terms and tells a different story – a story of interfaith cooperation, one which calls us to participate in a pluralist society and set aside our differences in order to advance the common good.
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The Catholic social tradition: a larger call to a pluralist community
Posted on 13 February 2013.
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CRS: Working with communities, for communities
Posted on 13 February 2013.
Banerjee is leading the effort, helping various communities around the world and making sure all humans are given the dignity they deserve.
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Trip to Capitol Hill gives ECG class chance to ‘work for global justice’
Posted on 02 December 2012.
11 students went to Capitol Hill to speak with their senators from Pennsylvania and New Jersey to explain how the foreign aid budget helps people around the world become self-sufficient.
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CRS representative discusses federal budget
Posted on 14 November 2012.
In order to get to the root cause of injustices of poverty and oppression, especially in countries such as Pakistan where graduating sixth grade is equivalent to an American getting their masters, all starts with individuals speaking out and devoting their lives to service like Byrne.
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CRS Ambassadors Training
Posted on 28 September 2012.
Cabrini held training for the ambassadors from CRS on Friday, Sept 28, in Grace Hall.
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#WhatAboutSudan?
Posted on 26 September 2012.
The suffering of the Sudanese people is seeming to go unnoticed; the CRS ambassadors took it upon themselves to spread the word through an online petition to get a question about Sudan asked at the presidential debates.
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Students With A Global Vision
Posted on 16 September 2012.
CRS Ambassadors make a difference in the world from right here at Cabrini College.
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The firsthand experience of hunger
Posted on 03 May 2012.
The Catholic Relief Services ambassadors held the Food Fast Retreat because they wanted to bring awareness of the many people in the United States and globally who suffer from food insecurity.
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Editorial: Congress shouldn’t cut food programs that benefit the poor
Posted on 25 April 2012.
If approved in the final U.S. budget, the cuts would take billions of dollars in food aid from poor people in the United States.
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CRS hopes FoodFast will educate, empower
Posted on 24 April 2012.
Cabrini’s chapter of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) plans to curb the college’s hunger by providing food for thought.
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Central American immersion experience aims to open eyes, hearts
Posted on 29 February 2012.
A group of eighteen people, consisting of students, alumni and faculty, will be traveling to San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala during spring break, departing March 3 and arriving back March 11.
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Editorial: Looming budget cuts threaten global balance, may hurt those that need aid most
Posted on 09 November 2011.
The Loquitur editorial staff firmly believes we cannot abandon our commitment to the common good at this crucial time in the history of our country.
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Youth in Middle East key to change, CRS director says
Posted on 02 November 2011.
Mark Schnellbaecher, CRS regional director for Europe and the Middle East, stressed that the future for the youth in many Middle Eastern countries is bleak during his visit to Cabrini College on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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College sets sights on Fair Trade certification
Posted on 19 October 2011.
Cabrini is striving to officially become labeled as a Fair Trade University. Their process started last spring. Currently there is a Fair Trade committee writing a letter of support to be signed by President Dr. Marie George.
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College hosts Catholic Relief Services Ambassador Training
Posted on 28 September 2011.
CRS Ambassadors from Villanova and Cabrini were trained for issues such as Fair Trade, HIV/AIDS, Migration, and Food Security.
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Cabrini, St. Joseph’s receive fair trade grant
Posted on 15 September 2011.
Cabrini and St. Joseph University are presented with fair trade grant by Catholic Relief Services.
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Lukewarm response to GSN from faculty, students
Posted on 18 March 2011.
Catholic Relief Services held a Global Solidarity Network on water security that had mixed reviews from college faculty and students alike who took part in the two-week event.
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LOQation Episode 21
Posted on 17 March 2011.
This week LOQation features a special interview with a Lost Boy of Sudan. There are also featured stories about registering for fall semester classes, the flower show in Philadelphia, and the history behind Saint Patrick’s Day. Tune in to LOQation to see more!
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Group sees power of social justice firsthand
Posted on 08 March 2011.
Azurdia was just one witness to an ethnic genocide that killed over 200,000 over the 36-year civil war in Guatemala that halted economic growth. His story and others from San Lucas Mission was shared to a group of 10 students, faculty and alumni that immersed themselves in the society of the over spring break.
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Unique paths explored at CRS
Posted on 22 February 2011.
Students traveled to Catholic Relief Services headquarters to learn more about careers involved with social justice.
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New VP brings CRS experience to college: Joan Neal
Posted on 20 February 2011.
Former CRS employee plans to help propel social justice curriculum even further.
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Haiti’s struggle continues
Posted on 28 November 2010.
“We [CRS] were there with them through the earthquake, we will be there for them for the years and years to come for their development.”
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CRS president urges continued aid for Haiti
Posted on 21 November 2010.
Ken Hackett, president of Catholic Relief Services, laid out a plan at a conference at Villanova University on Nov. 8 how aid and development organizations like CRS can work with Haiti for a sustainable future. He stressed
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LOQation Episode 11
Posted on 11 November 2010.
This week on LOQation we hear from CRS about the conflict in Sudan and how students can help. The Cabrini College Theater presents “Lend Me a Tenor.”
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Impending Crisis: CRS urges students to take action as Sudan referendum approaches
Posted on 08 November 2010.
Students attend CRS hosted rally to spread awareness about Sudan
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Cabrini aims to join ranks of other Fair Trade certified institution
Posted on 07 November 2010.
Cabrini College is in the early stages of becoming a Fair Trade university. A committee is being formed to begin the process.
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