At the end of 2018, The Vincentian Family started to work on the Welcome Home Project to provide safe housing for 32 displaced families in Parramos, Chimaltenango.
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Frederic Ozanam and Social Justice
In an article that originally appeared on the website Justice Matters Ireland, Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC, writes:...
Doctrine of Discovery and Its Implications!
As a member of the Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates group, I am grateful that we have taken the time to delve more deeply into racism, white privilege, the legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in USA and Canada, and at our April meeting, the Doctrine of Discovery.
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!”
How Big is Your Tent?
“You Catholics have one big tent that contains everyone.” That thought has been very reassuring to me over the years. Particularly when entertaining Catholic views that are different than mine.
Call to Action to Address Systemic Racism
We are a group of Vincentian Family social justice advocates from Canada and the United States collaborating together to hear and respond to the cries of our Common Home, Earth, and her peoples. We especially choose to address systemic racism and our complicity in it.
Martha Justice Ministry
Martha Justice Ministry is a continuation of how the Marthas live Gospel Hospitality through social justice and creation care.
What is Systemic Change?
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
Systemic Racism, Diversity and Inclusion
Our Vinfam social justice reps have been discussing systemic change over the past few months and in our last call the focus was once again on systemic racism.
You Have but One Teacher and You Are All Siblings
World Day of the sick is February 11. Started by Pope John Paul II, it is a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering illnesses and their caregivers.
