by edaday | Sep 1, 2020 | Peace & Justice
As we prepare to vote this fall, the following are some of the basic principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Which candidates or party best represents these? Which of these do we consider when we vote? The list of values was compiled by the Social Justice Resource...
by edaday | Sep 1, 2020 | Peace & Justice
One of the priorities of the Viatorian Community is to fight human trafficking. Consequently, the community actively supports efforts by the Polaris Project in fighting all forms of human slavery. Since 2007, Polaris has operated the U.S. National Human Trafficking...
by edaday | Sep 1, 2020 | Peace & Justice
Viatorians join with members of the Catholic Mobilizing Network in opposing the death penalty. Their efforts are particularly heightened on Aug. 14, when Catholics celebrate the feast day of St. Maximilian Kolbe who in 1941 sacrificed his life in place of another in...
by edaday | Aug 26, 2020 | Peace & Justice
Viatorians support the work of the Chicago-based National Immigrant Justice Center, and its dedication to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Beyond advocating through policy reform, impact...
by edaday | Aug 25, 2020 | Peace & Justice
Earlier this month, members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men gathered with observers for its annual National Assembly. Under the theme, “Repentance and Reconciliation: Taking Action to Transform the World,” Sulpician Fr. Tom Ulshafer and New Orleans...
