Sisters of Charity of Nazareth delivered a statement affirming the despair being felt because voices have not been heard.
Justice and Peace
Systemic Change In a Time of National Unrest
“Respect for minorities is to be considered the touchstone of social harmony and the index of the civic maturity attained by a country and its institutions” St. John Paul II
A Wide-Angle Lens On the Cries of the Poor
The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22)
Someone’s Drowning! What Would You Do?
If you see someone drowning in a river, what would you do? Would you try to save the person by jumping in? Would you call 911? Many of us would be wiser to call 911 rather than jumping in ourselves. This could lead to forcing emergency personnel to cope with two...
In defense of the victims of the dictatorship in Chile: A Vincentian Missionary
One of our missionaries, who in his youth was among the victims of the repressive and penal methods of the dictatorship, addressed an open letter.
More on Homelessness: The IGH Hub Resource
IGH is committed to assisting 150 cities end street homelessness by 2030 through partnerships with a number of local, national and regional organizations across six continents. This deadline aligns with existing global targets, including the UN Sustainable Development...
Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?
Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.
Transportation as a Social Issue
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!
Passiontide: Remembering the Murdered
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?
Words of Hope
Inspiring...Eye-opening...Heartbreaking...Hopeful...Challenging...Joyful...Profound. These are just a few of the words that describe the time CVV23 spent on the El Paso/Juarez border last weekend. We were blessed to meet some incredible folks, witness their stories,...
Podcast:It is More than Just the Dreamers
Current issues are up front at DePaul University's Offie of Mission and values. You can listen online or download this Vincentian Heritage podcast. Here's a recent one on immigration policy in the United States. This episode is written and read by Rev. Craig Mousin,...
Why We Should Love Our Enemies #MLKDay2018
As I struggled with my own anger over the continuing personal and political conduct of my President, I recalled these words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Now there is a final reason I think that Jesus says, "Love your enemies." It is this: that love has within it a...
