“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?”
Advocacy
SVDP calls for reforms in Criminal Justice System
by John Freund, CM | November 26, 2015 | News | 0 Comments
Scribing a Circle of Protection
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | October 27, 2015 | Collaboration, Justice and Peace, News | 0 Comments
My name is Jesus. I have no papers
by John Freund, CM | August 15, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace, News | 2 Comments
Voice of the Poor – Managerial Overtime Exemption
by John Freund, CM | August 14, 2015 | Justice and Peace, News | 0 Comments
Partnering for Justice #IamVincent @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 15, 2016 | Justice and Peace, News, Systemic change
Take back the night! Hundreds of students attended an event held by Niagara University April 7 in conjunction with the...
Now on Social: What World?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 9, 2016 | Social, Technology: Issues and Uses
In a recent article on Medium called What World Are We Building?, Danah Boyd writes, I grew up in small town...
St. Vincent de Paul Society takes stronger advocacy role
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
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)
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
Sr. Mary Ellen Lacy, Daughter of Charity, shares her experiences at the border.
SVDP USA – Protect Unaccompanied children
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sheila Gilbert, National President of SVDP USA, urges Protect Unaccompanied Children Seeking Refuge
“Planning for the right kind of recovery 2015”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“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
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Local St. Vincent dePaul Councils Need Help at U.S. Border. You Can Help!
Children Migrating Alone: LCUSA Statement
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 17, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
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?”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2014 | Justice and Peace
“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.
A Daughter of Charity at the Texas border…
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Putting a face on the situation Sr Mary Ellen Lacy D.C. writes... We just returned from one of the shelters. It was in McAllen TX and run by Catholic Charities. The salvation army is supplying the food and cooks. Sacred Heart Cath Church has donated its parish...