Advocacy
Notice from the SVDP USA
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 5, 2017 | News, Social, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Seeing Better and Systemic Change
by Jim Claffey | August 23, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Intersections
by Jim Claffey | June 28, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Bullfights and Systemic Change
by Jim Claffey | June 14, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change | 1 Comment
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Social Media: A Powerful Tool for Advocacy?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 7, 2017 | Formation, Social, Technology: Issues and Uses
Social media might be a powerful tool, and Dr. David K. Rehr, Law Professor at George Mason University, questions...
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How Hard is it to Make a Telephone Call?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
What holds us back from lifting the phone and speaking for those who do not know how to negotiate our system?
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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...
Ladies of Charity speaking up in Washington
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace
The Ladies of Charity USA joined with over 500 Catholic leaders to speak out as lobbyist on behalf of those among us who are considered the least.
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.