By William F. Hurley, Associate It has been almost four years since I began to participate on the Anti-Racism and Voting Rights Committee formed by the Sisters of Charity of New York. Our vision is to look at white supremacy, hidden or blatant racism, and minority...
racial justice
Addressing Poverty and Community Impact through the NYS Criminal Legal System
Mensen. is a multi-disciplinary creative strategist known for her illustration, writing, design and creative collaboration with communities surviving trauma, violence and oppression. mensen. created the illustrations and design work for the campaign. On May 7, an...
The 1619 Project Online Conversation Series
LCWR’s call to women religious to address systemic racism and our complicity in it ignited the Sisters of Charity of New York to focus intentionally on raising awareness, educating and acting to change racist attitudes and behaviors in ourselves, personally and as...
Knowing Wantoe Aroused My Curiosity About the Founding of Liberia
By Carol De Angelo, SC, Director of Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation As I read The 1619 Project (The New York Times, 2019) the section on the founding of Liberia had a personal significance because of my connection with Wantoe Teah Wantoe whom I...
Spirituality of Advocacy in Action: Inspiration from a Young Adult
By Sr. Carol De Angelo The Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation is blessed to have Sisters, Associates, and Colleagues volunteer with them on committees and initiatives. Jennifer (Jenn) Puac is a young adult who has volunteered in many capacities over...
Desiree’s Story
By Sr. Carol De Angelo The referral came through a family health agency. A 16-year-old pregnant mother had nowhere to live. Her mother had thrown her out of the house since she would be a bad influence on the other siblings. As Director of a New York Foundling...
Black Lives Still Matter
By Bill Hurley I have been deeply troubled these past few months. I have always been sympathetic to the Civil Rights Movement, equal rights, anti-redlining, integrated neighborhoods. I even watched “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” about seven times. But recently, I felt...