Tom Cornell and Jim Forest / CPF, 1967
Dates
- Creation: 1967
Language of Materials
English.
General
Documents. News release entitled "In Response to Bishop Swanstrom, Executive Director, U.S. Catholic Relief Services." Memo to American members of the CPF Board of Sponsors explaining the news release, saying that they hope staff has not overstepped its boundaries by releasing a statement without sponsor approval, and giving other general news. 2 articles in COMMONWEAL and the CPF publication as a result of the release. ~ 11/1--The release describes the activities of the U.S. Catholic Relief Services in detail and their deception regarding the use of funds. It points out a different, more agreeable charity, and urges donations to be sent there. 11/22--memo (See above). 11/10--article in COMMONWEAL talking of CRS's reputation of global relief and raising questions as to their efforts in Vietnam. 10/?--Editorial in CPF publication (reprinted from AVE MARIA MAGAZINE) regarding the CRS asking for a review of the CRS structure and goals, saying that contributors should withhold contributions and give to another group.
Repository Details
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