What holds us back from lifting the phone and speaking for those who do not know how to negotiate our system?
Advocacy
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
Help Homeless People While Socially Distancing?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | April 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
When St. Vincent spoke the truth to power…
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2017 | Formation
When St. Vincent spoke the truth to power… and what we can do today! Vincent’s courage in speaking the truth to power...
Notice from the SVDP USA
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 5, 2017 | News, Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The SVDP USA changed their advocacy platform last month to "VoterVoice." Many in the Vincentian Family are accustomed...
Exploring Contemporary Implications – Vincentian-Setonian Heritage
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Exploring Contemporary Implications – Vincentian-Setonian Heritage
Global Catholic Climate Movement Fast
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
Global Catholic Climate Movement Fast
Turn on a light against human trafficking
by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2015 | Justice and Peace
All are invited to join in the prayer to be recited on Feb. 8, the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
The voice of the poor – ten years later
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Recently 100 Christian leaders called on presidential candidates to declare themselves on issues encompassed by the "Circle of Compassion". Way back in 2005 Fr. Dennis Holtschneider CM proposed that the Vincentian Family become, in effect, lobbyists for those who have...
Christian Leaders Challenge U.S. Presidential Candidates
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Christian Leaders Challenge U.S. Presidential Candidates
Cupich: Pro-lifers Want Everybody to Have ‘Place at the Table’
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2015 | Justice and Peace
“It’s not about criticizing or judging or condemning, it’s about accompanying one another because that’s what life is all about — living in community,”
From the front lines of Affordable Care Act
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Working as an outreach coordinator at Mercy Neighborhood Ministry, I see the Medicaid gap grow wider and wider every day through the individuals I meet…there are still so many that do not qualify for lower premiums.
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland