social justice
Caregiving
by Marie A. Copeland | August 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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
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.
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55 years On Still Soul Searching
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.
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An Examen for Racism
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.
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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.
Father Virgil Cordano Center: A Place of Respite, Community and Hope
by Sister Margaret Louise Brown, DC | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Father Virgil Cordano Center (FVCC), is a day center that serves people who are homeless seeking a place of respite and belonging while determining their next steps in life.
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.