columban.org.au ColumbanNews Watch: Concrete hope for migrants and refugees In many ways and in many places around the world Columbans assist people in claiming often denied rights. Poverty must end because every life matters. Pope’s message for the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating internally displaced persons. Columban… Continue Reading ColumbanNews – 106th World Day of Migrants & Refugees
Migrants & Refugees FORCED LIKE JESUS CHRIST TO FLEE The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It is always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that… Continue Reading 106th World Day of Migrants & Refugees_Sunday, 27th September 2020
27 Aug 2020 By Theresia Titus From left to right: Derek Boylen, Director of Centre for Life, Marriage and Family, JEDO Director Carol Mitchell, The Shopfront Director Damian Walsh, Laura Allison, registered psychologist and team leader of the Psychology Service for Catholic Education WA, Perth Auxilliary Bishop Donald Sproxton and Deacon Paul Reid. Photo: Eric… Continue Reading The Record » 2020 Social Justice Statement: ‘Issue of mental health is a matter of justice’ says Bishop Sproxton
Plenary Council 2020 Welcome to PlenaryPost The postponement of the Plenary Council assemblies by 12 months has been both a blessing and a challenge. One of the blessings has been the additional time to consider how we can be a Christ-centred Church in Australia with a clearer understanding of how COVID-19 is changing the country… Continue Reading Plenary Post_Edition 27
www.mentalhealthweek.org.au Click HERE to download the Australia Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) 2020-21 Social Justice Statement on LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL: Mental Health in Australia Today. SJS 2020-21 Prayer Jesus, you invite us all into the fullness of life. May we support one another to flourish in body, mind and spirit. Strengthen… Continue Reading Mental Health Week_10th -17th October 2020
R U OK?DAY – THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. The message for R U OK?Day… Continue Reading R U OK? Day_Thursday, 10th September 2020
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Office for Social Justice (OSJ) Dear Friend In the lead-up to International Podcast Day, 30 September, we highlight a range of podcasts from our Office and from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Don’t forget that Migrant and Refugee Sunday will be celebrated on 27 September this year. FROM THE OFFICE Catholic Social… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_September 2020
Office for Social Justice Season of Creation begins 6 September 2020 ALL DAY The idea of celebrating a Season of Creation began in the Lutheran Church in Adelaide, Australia in 2000. Now many different churches all over the world take part. In 2016 the Catholic Church joined in. The season embraces the four Sundays of… Continue Reading Season of Creation begins (Office for Social Justice)
Click the below link to watch ‘A Place to Call Home‘… Emmaus Community (a-place-to-call-home) Emmaus Community http://www.perthcatholic.org.au/News__Events-News-2020-April-Week_3-Aussie_filmmaker_strikes_story_gold_in_time_of_crisis.htm Think Films website From: Lara (hink Films) Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:09 AM Subject: Emmaus Community to feature in a documentary premiering on ABC TV this Sunday 19th April ! MEDIA RELEASE… Continue Reading Emmaus Community_A Place to Call Home
“Today, 1st September marks the start of Season of Creation. We are All called to do our bit to help sustain the climate and to reduce the impact of global warming. It is widely evident that the ongoing misuse of our valuable resources will impact Our planet earth at an alarming rate. Through prayer and… Continue Reading Season of Creation_Care for Creation_1st September to 4th October 2020
SEPTEMBER Universal: Respect for the Planet’s Resources We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.
www.caritas.org.au End poverty Promote justice Uphold dignity Our Common Home Working together to create a climate of justice “…hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.” – Pope Francis, Laudato Si Calling… Continue Reading CARITAS – Advocacy Toolkit 2020
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www.caritas.org.au End poverty Promote justice Uphold dignity Pledge now to #EndCOVIDForAll Show your support for some of our most vulnerable neighbours. Together, let’s pledge to stand in solidarity with our global neighbours, and encourage vital support… Continue Reading Pledge now to #EndCOVIDForAll
Read current and past issues of the JEDO Newsletter here, and catch up on the social justice work of the Justice, Ecology and Development Office within the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. Continue Reading
The use of acknowledgement plaques on entrances to homes, churches, workplaces and other buildings, serve to remind Australians of the presence of the Aboriginal people in our land millennia before the making of the Australian colonies and the Australian nation Continue Reading Aboriginal Acknowledgement Plaque Orders