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.
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Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism
by Sandy Figueroa | May 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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
by Joseph P. Foley, C.M. | April 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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…
by Sister Susan J. Smolinsky, SC | March 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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
by Pam Matambanadzo | February 10, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
For years now I have fully appreciated the thought behind celebrating Black History Month. At least that was until I saw…
There Is Enough
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.
Caregiving
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.
Who You Know Matters
by Jack Murphy, SSVP - USA | Feb 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Who you know matters. Who you help them to know can matter even more.
To Hell With Good Intentions
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI – USA | Jan 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
If we are to truly assess our work according to how we are responding to present issues of social justice, then we must look deeper into ourselves, our core values, and the beliefs that we bring to the table with us.
Albany Association of the Ladies of Charity
by Marie A. Copeland | Dec 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Overview of the outreach services of the Ladies of Charity in Albany, NY
Ladies of Charity – Buffalo Association of Western New York
by Holly Walter | Nov 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Overview of the outreach services of the Ladies of Charity in Western New York
Reflections on Dangers of Clericalism in the Church
by Louis Arceneaux, CM | Oct 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Clericalism leads to many dangers in the Church and in the lives of all people, clergy and laity.
White Privilege Engages Racism
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | Sep 19, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The pervasive presence and practice of racism in our society agitates my Vincentian heart.
Will We Leave Ourselves Homeless?
by Sr. Joetta Venneman, SCN | Aug 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
What if we reflect upon homelessness as the loss of Earth and the many habitats and ecosystems that support human life?
Climate Change: A Call to Collaborate With Our Young People
by Sr. Carol De Angelo | Jul 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The “Vincentian Family of North America Social Justice Representatives Collaboration Climate Change Statement” written several years ago invites us to respond to the crisis of global climate change as one of the central ethical issues of our time.
Social Justice Conversations: Statement on Immigration Reform
by Vincentian Family of North America Social Justice Collaborative | May 16, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We support comprehensive immigration reform, forged from core Christian social beliefs that honor the dignity of every human being.