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

by Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | March 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Love is creative even to infinity.” Those words of St. Vincent are frequently quoted to remind us to show love to others.
by Sister Susan J. Smolinsky, SC | February 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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
by Pam Matambanadzo | January 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Have you ever wondered how effective our advocacy efforts are? I am not questioning our commitment, but rather the results we are achieving.
by Jim Paddon | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
by Sister Susan J. Smolinsky, SC | Feb 9, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Pam Matambanadzo | Jan 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Have you ever wondered how effective our advocacy efforts are? I am not questioning our commitment, but rather the results we are achieving.
by Jim Paddon | Dec 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Mary Frances Jaster | Sep 15, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Today I find myself wondering if our faith is sufficient for tackling the hard questions that face us on a daily basis.
by Marie A. Copeland | Aug 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
No matter how you arrive at the role of caregiver, whether suddenly or gradually, there is a spiritual component to caregiving.
by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Joseph P. Foley, C.M. | Apr 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Sister Susan J. Smolinsky, SC | Mar 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Pam Matambanadzo | Feb 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
For years now I have fully appreciated the thought behind celebrating Black History Month. At least that was until I saw…
by Carol De Angelo, SC | Dec 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As we journey together, I invite us to “see,” seek, and sink our Charity roots this Advent into a deeper appreciation and celebration of…
by Mary Frances Jaster | Nov 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Marie A. Copeland | Jul 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”