“Global capitalism has brought about an increase in inequality between the poor and rich regions of the world,”...
Justice and Peace
How the Proposed USA Budget Violates Catholic Principles
This post began as a “top 5 shockingly immoral aspects of President Trump’s budget proposal.” The problem is that...
Treating Those Who Do Good With Justice #IamVincent
Are you part of an agency or program that does good? Is it related or unrelated to the Vincentian Family? There's a...
Special Prayer for peace in Iraq – August 17
Bishop Pates Asks Bishops, Parishes To Offer Special Prayer On August 17 For Peace In Iraq
A Jobs Plan to retain people’s dignity
“We need a Jobs Plan, not a bashing-the-unemployed plan. Behavioural approaches will not solve structural problems”… “People need income adequacy, not forced income management; dignity, not demonization.”
Ozanam – Pioneer and Prophet
In “Pioneer and Prophet: Frédéric Ozanam’s Influence on Modern Catholic Social Theory” Dr. Thomas O’Brien writes “…this article is going to focus on two facets of Ozanam’s thought that will either directly influence, or indirectly prefigure seismic shifts in the way the Catholic Church thinks about itself and the social, political, and economic worlds it inhabits….
A Daughter of Charity at the border (3)
I continue to run into misguided people who, after hearing about unspeakable crimes against young women and children, can only wonder “how can they afford to come to the USA?”. They speak as if the ability to raise $5000 to save your child’s life means you are not...
St. Vincent de Paul Society takes stronger advocacy role
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will become a stronger advocate for the poor as well as continuing its longstanding charitable work of providing food, furniture and clothing to those in need.
US State Department on religious freedom
RomeTV - US State Department releases report on religious freedom Another grim milestone for humanity. 2013 was one of the worst years for the displacement of entire religious communities around the world. A comprehensive report from the U.S. State Department tracked...
New eBook – Vincent de Paul and Liberation
“Is it possible to view Vincent de Paul as a precursor in matters regarding liberation? Why not? Certainly he was a prophet during his time. His tireless energy impelled him to liberate, spiritually and materially, “the little ones” and the weak who were victims of the absolute power that was wielded during the Great Century. Vincent became involved in prophetic actions which were animated by a gospel spirit.”
A Daughter of Charity at the Border (2)
Sr. Mary Ellen Lacy, Daughter of Charity, shares her experiences at the border.
SVDP USA – Protect Unaccompanied children
Sheila Gilbert, National President of SVDP USA, urges Protect Unaccompanied Children Seeking Refuge
