It was at Mass in 1974 that I first heard the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – a poem written by James Weldon Johnson in 1899
social justice
55 years On Still Soul Searching
Have you ever wondered how effective our advocacy efforts are? I am not questioning our commitment, but rather the results we are achieving.
An Examen for Racism
Our Vincentian family social justice have been discussing systemic racism in North America over this past year and its effect on the dignity and equality for each person’s human right and desire to live and participate in the common good for all.
There Is Enough
Today I find myself wondering if our faith is sufficient for tackling the hard questions that face us on a daily basis.
Caregiving
No matter how you arrive at the role of caregiver, whether suddenly or gradually, there is a spiritual component to caregiving.
Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism
In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.
Black Catholics and Racial Injustice
As North American social justice advocates from various branches of the Vincentian Family we have continually addressed the situation of people disadvantaged by racial injustice.
When Did We See You…
The article and photo are by Sister Susan Smolinsky, a Sister of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax. She serves as a county jail chaplain in New York.
A Poverty of Empathy
For years now I have fully appreciated the thought behind celebrating Black History Month. At least that was until I saw…
Advent Social Justice Conversations Through the Lens of Charity
As we journey together, I invite us to “see,” seek, and sink our Charity roots this Advent into a deeper appreciation and celebration of…
God Hears the Cry of the Poor
As a member of the Social Justice Representatives of North America, I find myself grateful over and over again for the global view of the Vincentian Family.
“Rescue the poor and helpless from the grasp of evil…” Psalm 82, V. 4
Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”
