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.
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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.
Social Justice Conversations: Power to the People
More Vincentians are asking deeper questions and looking for ways to enkindle families and to link them with resources to move them to financial stability.
Social Justice Conversations: The Many Sides of “Acting Justly”
When we measure how we are “acting justly,” it’s much easier to think and act on corporal needs or, for some, to give money to provide for these good works.
Social Justice Conversations: Standing on Holy Ground in McAllen, Texas
Heading to McAllen, Texas to serve at the Humanitarian Respite Center during the Christmas season, I set my heart to be like the Magi – searching for Jesus.
Social Justice Conversations: Human Trafficking, Agenda 2030 and SDG 16
Pope Francis has commended the approval of the Agenda 2030, with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
Social Justice Conversations: Ladies of Charity Caregiving, Inc. Launching in Pittsburgh!
Ladies of Charity Caregiving, Inc. is offering holistic high-quality home care while providing quality training and quality jobs to caregivers.
Social Justice Conversations: My Vincentian Heart is Breaking
My Vincentian heart is breaking. In the 1990s, I was privileged to minister as part of a pastoral team of the diocese of Quiche in Guatemala. We were present to resilient and faith-filled indigenous families who experienced 30 years of violent repression by their...
Social Justice Conversations: Pope Francis, Laudato Si, SVDP, the Poor
Pope Francis is following in the line of many of his predecessors in Laudato Si, On Care for Our Common Home, in promoting Catholic Social teaching. What is significant about Pope Francis’ approach is that he addresses Catholic Social teaching through the prism of...
Social Justice Conversations: MISEVI
MISEVI International is an International association, canonically erected as a public association of the faithful, seeking to develop an organized presence of laity in missionary works ad gentes, especially within the missions of the Vincentian Family....
Social Justice Conversations: Racism and Poverty
In today’s “climate,” one of the questions constantly nagging at me as the Director of Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation for the Sisters of Charity of New York is: “How to have meaningful conversations with people of color about their experiences of...
