Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.
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by Jim Claffey | June 24, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
by Elena Grazini | June 20, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
For the first time I saw how much of an impact St. Vincent de Paul had left on so many people. It is not just a devotion – it is a life style.
by John Freund, CM | June 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
I have only recently become conscious of the “perfect storm” faced by the early Christian community at the time Mark collected the stories of Jesus and made use of them to ultimately give hope in a disastrous situation.
by John Freund, CM | June 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
by Natalie Boone | Dec 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 27, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
Since January 2021, the “13 houses project” has been consolidated and, to a large extent, has been able to achieve its main objectives, namely, provide autonomy to the people housed in the homes we manage.
by Jim Claffey | Dec 2, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
I recently participated in a panel discussion, part of a Business Ethics Conference sponsored by DePaul University, on religious charisms and the Common Good, with Dominican & Jesuit colleagues.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
All this is the background for understanding why homelessness was a major focus of St. Vincent’s charitable work even if we have not always recognized it.
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Feb 20, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A tangible energy pervaded the United Nations in New York during the recent 58th Commission for Social Development.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Can we pray when we walk the streets of our lives?
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Feb 13, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Over two years of advocacy at the United Nations are coming to fruition this week and next during the UN’s 58th Commission for Social Development.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Demonstrations of the power of collaboration in systemic change.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What would Vincent do in today’s world so filled with disparaging speech?
by Natalie Boone | Feb 6, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We invite you to an event in which we are going to discuss Homelessness in the context of Catholic Theological Ethics.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Am I open to being filled with Christ’s Spirit?
by Guillermo Campuzano | Jan 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
I will be leaving the UN on February 14, 2020 when the negotiations of the UN resolution on homelessness will hopefully be pretty much finished.