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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Call to Action to Address Systemic Racism
by Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates in North America | June 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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
by Darlene O’Leary | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Martha Justice Ministry is a continuation of how the Marthas live Gospel Hospitality through social justice and creation care.
What is Systemic Change?
by Corry Wink | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
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
by Jim Paddon | March 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
A Poverty of Empathy
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…
Advent Social Justice Conversations Through the Lens of Charity
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…
In Support of our Muslim Brothers and Sisters
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 4, 2016 | News
The following is a statement from the Vincentian Family Social Justice Representatives of North America for education and formation of members: Vincentian Family Social Justice Representatives’ Statement in Support of Our Muslim Brothers and Sisters The Vincentian...
Social Justice in the Bible
by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2016 | Church, Formation, Justice and Peace
Given that Pope Francis’ words and actions draw people’s attention to issues of social justice this reposting of an article by Dominik Markl SJ titled
Frederic Ozanam on Building the Good Society
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2015 | Formation
Given the profound questions Pope Francis is raising about our society it might be very instructive to take a few minutes to watch a series of videos in which Dr. Raymond Sickinger, Ph.D. leads discussion of a paper by Dr. David L. Gregory, Ph.D., entitled “Antoine...
Is the Catholic Church a proponent of social justice?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Is the Catholic Church a proponent of social justice? Yes, according Fr.Barron (Word on Fire) who reflects on Bl. Georgio Frassati and Social Justice in this week’s readings.
Frederic Ozanam Stories
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Frederic Ozanam Stories collected by Sr. Claire Sweeney D.C. found on the website of the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice.
Pope international unemployment, migration and solidarity
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
In a message that would resonate with Frederic Ozanam and Vincent dePaul the Pope calls for a more determined implementation of international labour standards