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.
Advocacy
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...
A Daughter of Charity at the border (3)
I continue to run into misguided people who, after hearing about unspeakable crimes against young women and children, can only wonder “how can they afford to come to the USA?”. They speak as if the ability to raise $5000 to save your child’s life means you are not...
St. Vincent de Paul Society takes stronger advocacy role
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will become a stronger advocate for the poor as well as continuing its longstanding charitable work of providing food, furniture and clothing to those in need.
A Daughter of Charity at the Border (2)
Sr. Mary Ellen Lacy, Daughter of Charity, shares her experiences at the border.
SVDP USA – Protect Unaccompanied children
Sheila Gilbert, National President of SVDP USA, urges Protect Unaccompanied Children Seeking Refuge
“Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland advocates for the poor in a position paper “Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”.
More from a Daughter of Charity at the border
“They live in local houses of compassionate foster folks and come to the “foster house” for school and play. We visit them at the foster house. All were adorably obedient and loudly responded in unison to the teacher’s questions. It reminded me of my old Catholic School days in Sr Sheila’s math class.”
Local SVdP Councils Need Help at U.S. Border
Local St. Vincent dePaul Councils Need Help at U.S. Border. You Can Help!
Children Migrating Alone: LCUSA Statement
LCUSA has issued a statement – Children Migrating Alone: The Catholic Church’s Response The statement includes suggestions about what you can do.
“I’m just one person. What can I do?”
“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?” Jack Murphy, Atlanta, GA, National Voice Of the Poor Chair voices the concern and offers a Vincentian response…. Just one person can make a difference.
