Father Peter Mcverry Sl Flashcards
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What is a Jesuit priest
A Jesuit priest is a person who has committed their life to the religious order, the Society of Jesus (SJ).
What kind of priest was father Peter McVerry (SJ))
He was a Jesuit priest
Since when has he been working with this
Since his ordination in 1975, Fr Peter McVerry SJ has been working with disadvantaged communities and young people.h
When did he set up the father peter trust
In 1983 he set up Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT).
Does father peter McVerry accept society as it is?
Fr Peter McVerry SJ refuses to accept a society that allows many of its young people to live a life of poverty and squalor.
What did he do during Covid
During the Covid-19 pandemic, PMVT prepared an emergency response campaign to help protect the many vulnerable people that rely on its support, including the provision of isolation units for those who tested positive.
What devises does the PMVT include today
Today, PMVT’s services include Emergency Homeless Accommodation, U18s and Aftercare, Addiction and Recovery, Learning Centres, Supported Housing and Housing First.
