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Advocacy
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 06 and 07
by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2024 | Formation, Media | 0 Comments
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Advocacy, and Social Change.
Sisters Challenging Me To Think More!
by John Freund, CM | July 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
No matter what era or even whether we went to a Catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably were the ones who taught us to think.
The LCUSA Advocacy Committee Asks That You Take Action!
Vincentian Solidarity Against COVID-19
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 7, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Sisters Challenging Me To Think More!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
No matter what era or even whether we went to a Catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably were the ones who taught us to think.

The LCUSA Advocacy Committee Asks That You Take Action!
by .famvin | Jun 20, 2020 | Formation
The LCUSA Advocacy Committee is helping for help on four different advocacy items.

Vincentian Solidarity Against COVID-19
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 7, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Vincentian solidarity against COVID-19: 13 Houses Campaign and Coronavirus The "13 Houses" Campaign is expanding due...
Help Homeless People While Socially Distancing?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
What can I do in this time of social distancing? The highly committed and knowledgeable folks at Invisible People offer many ways you can contribute to the welfare of homeless people in your community— all while maintaining social distance. Here is what I learned from...
Pope Francis on Lent – The Expected and Unexpected
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I should not have been but I was surprised by some of the things Pope Francis included in his Lenten Letter 2020
Bl. Rosalie Rendu: Serving and Advocating for Persons in Need of Health Care
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 7, 2020 | Formation, Media
In addition to caring for the sick poor in their homes, Blessed Rosalie collaborated closely with the civil authorities responsible for the assistance of those who were poor.
Speaking the Truth to Power at Any Age
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change
Profiles in courage from the present and the past, young and old.
“Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Justice”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
“Jesus himself warns us that the path he proposes goes against the flow, even making us challenge society by the way we live and, as a result, becoming a nuisance.”
Ever Wanted a Do-over?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Ever Wanted a Do-over? Vincent did! I suspect we all have. How about helping others rebuild their lives by speaking out on their behalf?
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.
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!
Advocacy: Do it!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 15, 2018 | Formation
Vincentians of every branch are often shy, or at least trying to be humble. Humility is a great goal. Not advocating isn’t humility. Here’s how Daughter of Charity Julie Kubasak is trying to advocate.















