Justice and Peace
This is What We’ve Been Missing in the Fight to End Global Poverty
by Julie Eckert | June 18, 2017 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 0 Comments
Elimination of the Death Penalty: A Vincentian Issue
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 14, 2017 | Formation, Justice and Peace | 0 Comments
Economic Growth Must Benefit All
by SJU Marketing and Communications | May 4, 2017 | Justice and Peace, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 1 Comment
How the Proposed USA Budget Violates Catholic Principles
by Meghan Clark | March 23, 2017 | Formation, Justice and Peace | 2 Comments
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Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.
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Transportation as a Social Issue
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 22, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace
Transportation projects are managing not only commuting and congestion, but also broader social issues like job access and even infant mortality. It can be done. Justly. Get in on the debate in your local area!
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Passiontide: Remembering the Murdered
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 24, 2018 | Justice and Peace, News
Will you remember them, and victims in Syria (gone from the USA news cycle) and victims throughout the world this Holy Week? Will you march as you process this Passion Sunday?
Voice of the Poor gets heard on editorial page
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Voice of the Poor Advocacy gets heard on the Editorial Page. Sometimes we wonder whether we have to stand on our heads for what to get people to listen.
St Vincent de Paul Society calls for investment not cuts
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia says repairs to the Budget must not come at the expense of the most disadvantaged people in our community.
Federation NGO Newsletter and changing of the guard
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Federation NGO Newsletter and changing of the guard
Pope Confronts Slavery in World Day of Peace Message
by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Pope Francis Confronts Slavery in World Day of Peace Message – ‘Do not be complicit, indifferent to tragedy of exploitation,’ pope says
Torture is a moral issue – US Bishops Study Guide
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2014 | Justice and Peace
In these challenging times, is it still possible—even in the face of serious threats—for a people and a nation to defend and conduct themselves in ways that consistently demonstrate respect for human dignity, and that put the Gospel into practice?
CEO of SVDP Australia nominated for Human Rights Medal
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dr John Falzon’s contribution to social work has been recognised with a nomination for the Human Rights Medal for being a passionate advocate of social justice and equality as CEO of the St. VIncent de Paul Society Australia.
Hunger Games – A Walmart alert!
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Hunger Games – A Walmart alert! … The report, named Walmart’s Hunger Games, links Walmart’s business practices to the hunger of its workers.
Catholic Church “a mother without limits and without borders”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2014 | Justice and Peace
The Catholic Church “is a mother without limits and without borders”, welcoming and assisting all of God’s children, particularly those fleeing violence, oppression and poverty. Pope Francis
Pope Francis: ‘The hungry ask us for dignity, not for charity’
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Pope Francis: ‘The hungry ask us for dignity, not for charity’ – Echoing sentiments Vincent de Paul would express, Pope Francis spoke passionately on behalf of the more than 800 million hungry people in the world today