United Nations

The structures that force people to leave their homes— unjust economic systems, political unrest, exploitative labor practices, and discriminatory policies— cannot be fixed by charity alone.

Earlier this year, I was invited to join the Sisters of Charity Federation Board for their meeting in Cincinnati. In addition to sharing updates on our ministry at the United Nations, I was also blessed to join them in prayer.

Those of us who follow the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac are ever mindful of the value that our energies, efforts and actions create in serving the poor, and how critical planning and strategizing are in realizing our goals.

As February unfolds at the United Nations in New York, two major global policy processes are shaping conversations about justice, inclusion, dignity, and human flourishing — themes that resonate deeply with the Vincentian mission of walking with the poor and advocating for systemic change.