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Catholic TV – September 15, 2021
“If we are people of faith, we are called to not just attend churches, synagogues and mosques but to work in society for a world that is better for all.” Watch Father Peter on Catholic TV’s This Is the Day.
From MD to Justice: Peter Gyves’ Path to Nonprofit Leadership
Strife in Central America led Peter Gyves, SJ, MD to shift his focus from being a physician-scientist to helping others in their struggle for justice and, ultimately, founding A Faith That Does Justice, a Boston-based nonprofit that raises consciousness about social issues affecting the most vulnerable people. Here is his story.
Boston News Network – June 3, 2019
Father Peter Gyves and volunteer John Swords joined BNN News to discuss the ESOL program.
Boston News Network – May 13, 2019
Father Peter joins Boston Neighborhood Network News for a discussion about poverty and income inequality in Boston and how we are putting faith into action to walk in solidarity with those less fortunate.
CatholicTV’s “This is the Day”
Father Peter talks with CatholicTV's "This is the Day" about what inspired him to start A Faith That Does Justice and what attends can expect at the next community meeting about income inequality.
BNN News: Faith and Justice in Society: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives.
Father Peter Gyves talks with Chris Lovett of BBN News discussing the origins of AFTDJ and our January 15th Community Meeting on "Faith and Justice in Society: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives.”
A Faith That Does Justice Names retired business executive, John Swords to Lead English as a Second Language Program
November 1, 2018 - A Faith That Does Justice, Inc. (AFTDJ) announces the selection of John Swords to direct its English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program for individuals who are newly arrived to the Boston area. John takes over for Bill Anderson who...
Catholic TV: Faith and Social Justice
Father Peter Gyves talks with Jay Fadden of The Catholic TV Network’s signature talk show This is the Day about A Faith That Does Justice and our June Community Meeting on Social Justice, Solidarity and Women in the Workplace.
BNN News: Connecting Communities Through Faith, Justice
Fr. Peter Gyves talks about a new effort in Boston to connect neighboring communities with immigrants, the homeless, and people struggling with addiction. Interview for BNN News. Aired January 25, 2018.
Urban Update: A Faith That Does Justice
Father Peter Gyves, SJ, MD, joins Urban Update. Hosted by Byron Barnett, January 14, 2018.