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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!

by .famvin | June 20, 2020 | Formation | 0 Comments

The LCUSA Advocacy Committee is helping for help on four different advocacy items.

Vincentian Solidarity Against COVID-19

by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Vincentian solidarity against COVID-19: 13 Houses Campaign and Coronavirus The "13 Houses" Campaign is expanding due to COVID-19 to support the poorest of the poor and the homeless. All monies raised by the Famvin Homeless Alliance through Depaul International will be...

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?

Ladies of Charity – Primer on Advocacy

by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

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

by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family

The Sisters of Charity Federation of North America speaks out on Executive Orders

How will we communicate to those not online?

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 16, 2016 | Justice and Peace

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

by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change

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

by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

“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?”

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