Justice and Peace
#IamVincent: Simplicity and Racism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | February 25, 2016 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 1 Comment
Consecrated Life and Humanitarian Crisis of Migrants/Refugees in the 21st Century
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | February 25, 2016 | Justice and Peace, News | 0 Comments
Social Justice in the Bible
by John Freund, CM | February 20, 2016 | Church, Formation, Justice and Peace | 0 Comments
Given that Pope Francis’ words and actions draw people’s attention to issues of social justice this reposting of an article by Dominik Markl SJ titled
Vincentian Family at the U.N.: Forced Labor
by John Freund, CM | December 31, 2015 | Justice and Peace, News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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Ozanam Scholar Blends Passion for the Arts with Commitment to Social Justice
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 9, 2017 | Justice and Peace, News
Jeremy Ashton ’17C ‘18G came to St. John’s University from Orlando, FL in the fall of 2013 because he was offered a...
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Sharing on Social: #famvin400 as a Resource
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 27, 2016 | Formation, Justice and Peace
Many people are sharing news of our Family happenings and hopes. But social media can be a quick way of sharing...
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A New Resource: Trafficking and Human Slavery
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 13, 2016 | Announcements, Justice and Peace, News
There's a new resource on trafficking and human slavery brought to you by the Daughters of Charity. People all over...
“Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland advocates for the poor in a position paper “Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”.
More from a Daughter of Charity at the border
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“They live in local houses of compassionate foster folks and come to the “foster house” for school and play. We visit them at the foster house. All were adorably obedient and loudly responded in unison to the teacher’s questions. It reminded me of my old Catholic School days in Sr Sheila’s math class.”
Local SVdP Councils Need Help at U.S. Border
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Local St. Vincent dePaul Councils Need Help at U.S. Border. You Can Help!
Children Migrating Alone: LCUSA Statement
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 17, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
LCUSA has issued a statement – Children Migrating Alone: The Catholic Church’s Response The statement includes suggestions about what you can do.
“I’m just one person. What can I do?”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2014 | Justice and Peace
“I have a passion for the issues that face those we visit. And I know that advocacy would help. But I’m just one person. What can I do?” Jack Murphy, Atlanta, GA, National Voice Of the Poor Chair voices the concern and offers a Vincentian response…. Just one person can make a difference.
A Daughter of Charity at the Texas border…
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Putting a face on the situation Sr Mary Ellen Lacy D.C. writes... We just returned from one of the shelters. It was in McAllen TX and run by Catholic Charities. The salvation army is supplying the food and cooks. Sacred Heart Cath Church has donated its parish...
Hearing the cries of the poor at the border
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Who hears the cry of the young mothers and children detained at the border? asks Giulio Grecchi, Tucson, AZ, Western Region Voice of the Poor Representative. After describing the situation he pleads “Something has to be changed” and offers suggestions about what Vincentian can do
Why be the Voice of the Poor?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
By identifying and bringing attention to those issues that are critical to those living in poverty and to the structures, societal and legislative, that cause and perpetuate poverty, VOP Vincentians can help communities and elected representatives to develop strategies and tactics that will provide the most effective and efficient mean to reduce or eliminate poverty.
A Novena of Novenas for Justice, Peace, Creation
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace
This “novena of novenas” is 81 days of intercessory prayer, reflection, and ortho-praxis (“right action”) for peace among nations, justice for all people, and the care of Creation. We start the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, June 28, 2014 and end on the day after Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, September 16, 2014.