Profiles in courage from the present and the past, young and old.
Advocacy
“Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Justice”
“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?
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?
Ladies of Charity – Primer on Advocacy
The Ladies of Charity present 8 quick answers to "What is advocacy?" Advocacy (n) The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. From the Latin: ad = to; and voc = voice: To add voice. Advocacy. Dictionary.com....
Sisters Of Charity Federation Statement Re Executive Orders
The Sisters of Charity Federation of North America speaks out on Executive Orders
How will we communicate to those not online?
While it may seem like half the world is chasing Pokemon right now, the other half is not even on the Internet. About 3.9 billion people, or 53 percent of the population, will still be offline at the end of this year, the International Telecommunication Union...
Ozanam on systemic change – little known insights
His insights on what we would call today “systemic change” reveal a profoundly deep thinker and critic of a piecemeal approach to serving the poor.
Vincentians making a dent in the universe
“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?”
Partnering for Justice #IamVincent @NiagaraUniv
Take back the night! Hundreds of students attended an event held by Niagara University April 7 in conjunction with the Take Back the Night national movement, which aims to end sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. Partnering with local and national...
Now on Social: What World?
In a recent article on Medium called What World Are We Building?, Danah Boyd writes, I grew up in small town Pennsylvania, where I struggled to fit in. As a geeky queer kid, I rebelled against hypocritical dynamics in my community. When I first got access to the...
St. Vincent dePaul Society and Irish elections
Just as in Australia and the USA serve the voiceless in elections, so also the St. Vincent dePaul Society speaks out regarding Irish elections. This year’s General Election, 100 years since the Rising, is a decisive opportunity to realise a fair, inclusive and...
2016 – Vincentian opportunities to influence
"If we consider [four events in January] not only as separate events but linked together, we see opportunities to influence, if not outright create, a better future for people in poverty and for the Society itself." In his weekly column for the Society of St. Vincent...
