Ways to Put Faith into Action

Ways to Put Faith into Action

The Chicago-based Social Justice Resource Center offers ways of putting faith into action by providing information and resources on the social issues of the time. In its latest newsletter, its links include statistics about the 15 million of the world’s poorest...
Condemning Racism and Xenophobia during Pandemic

Condemning Racism and Xenophobia during Pandemic

The Viatorian Community joins members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men and the U. S. Catholic Conference of Bishops in acknowledging the disproportionate impact the coronavirus has had on African American communities. They also condemn xenophobia against...
A Requiem for Ahmaud Arbery

A Requiem for Ahmaud Arbery

In the wake of the Feb. 23, 2020 shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed African American man who was jogging in an Atlanta suburb, the organization, Faithful America, fights back against this potential hate crime. Organization leaders are promoting a video by the Rev....
Modern Slavery and the Pandemic

Modern Slavery and the Pandemic

While COVID-19 dominates conversation and the world is in lockdown, human trafficking is far from people’s minds. Human trafficking thrives because it is a hidden crime. Officials with the London-based Stop the Traffic organization are trying to get the full picture,...
A Catholic Response to COVID-19 Behind Bars

A Catholic Response to COVID-19 Behind Bars

Viatorians join with other faith leaders in sending a message of solidarity to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, their loved ones and those who are charged with their care. Pope Francis urges all of us not to forget those in prison and detention. No...