Office for Social Justice, Ecology and Peace (JEP) Dear Friend, In September, we celebrate the Season of Creation by exploring the theme for this year, “A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God”. FROM THE OFFICE Global Vaccine Equity Action Bishop Vincent Long has spoken about the importance of a waiver of parts of an International Trade agreement… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_September 2021
‘Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor’ the Australian Catholic Bishops Social Justice Statement 2021-22 is now available. “The signs of the times are clear – we know that we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour.” Social Justice Statement 2021-22 You can now download and read the Social… Continue Reading ‘Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor’ – 2021/22 Social Justice Statement – now available
Office for Social Justice (OSJ) Dear Friend In August we continue to highlight care for our common home and supporting peoples’ search for peace and safety. FROM THE OFFICE New Name Reflects Key Focus Our Bishops have already met their first action commitment from the Social Justice Statement 2021-22, Cry of the Earth, Cry of… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_August 2021
www.socialjustice.org.au “The Australian Bishops’ Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace have co-signed a letter urging Federal Parliamentarians to take seven urgent and decisive actions to support and protect Afghan citizens and asylum seekers overseas and within Australia….” Click here to read more… PRAYER OF SOLIDARITY – FOR THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN (pdf) AUGUST 2021… Continue Reading Catholic Support for Afghans
From 2020 forward, Social Justice Sunday will be celebrated on the last Sunday of August. Previously it was celebrated on the last Sunday in September. A Long Tradition The celebration of Social Justice Sunday is a long tradition in the Catholic Church in Australia. “It is important for the whole Church… Continue Reading Social Justice Sunday_29th August 2021
Join us for the national launch of the Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor. This is the only statement where all the Bishops of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) release a joint reflection on a particular topic annually. This year it focuses on why it is so important… Continue Reading National Launch of the 2021/22 SJS – Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor (5th of August – AEST: 5:30pm-6:30pm)
Office for Social Justice (OSJ) Dear Friend In our July edition we focus on the Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor. FROM THE OFFICE Social Justice Statement Launch You are invited to the online national launch of the Social Justice Statement 2021–22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_July 2021
Office for Social Justice (OSJ) Dear Friend In ?????????Refugee Week, we focus on people on the move in the June issue of Social Justice Trends. FROM THE OFFICE Pre-order for Social Justice Statement The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_June 2021
www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday 4 July 2021 ALL DAY Access resources for the celebration of this Sunday produced by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council here. We provide an overview here. These videos were produced in 2020 however they still contain useful messages for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander… Continue Reading ATSI Sunday 4th July 2021
Office for Social Justice (OSJ) Dear Friend In Laudato Si’ week, the importance of social, cultural and economic inclusion is threaded throughout the May edition of Social Justice Trends. FROM THE CHAIR The Laudato Si’ Journey Continues As the Laudato Si’ Special Anniversary Year draws to a close, the next stage of the journey begins. Registrations for a Seven-Year Journey towards seven Laudato Si’… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_May 2021
Office for Social Justice (OSJ) Dear Friend In this April edition we continue to celebrate the great season of Easter, the Feast of St Joseph the Worker and an event for the conclusion of the special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year. FROM THE CHAIR St Joseph the Migrant Worker Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_April 2021
Feast of St Joseph the Worker Pastoral Message 2021 by OSJ 04/16/2021 Social Media St Joseph the Worker bannerDownload St Joseph the Worker Facebook bannerDownload St Joseph the Worker Twitter bannerDownload St Joseph the Worker square tileDownload St Joseph the Migrant Worker Have you ever imagined St Joseph as a migrant worker? Would he have taken… Continue Reading Feast of St Joseph the Worker_1st May
As Palm Sunday approaches, our March issue focuses on peace and non-violence. FROM THE CHAIR Seeking a Better JobSeekerIn a submission to the Australian Government, Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen, Chair of the Catholic Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, has called for a substantial and permanent increase to the JobSeeker allowance.… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_March 2021
Office for Social Justice (OSJ) Dear Friend Our February issue has a Lenten focus on preparing a new and better future. PANDEMIC Preparing a Future Almost as soon as the pandemic was declared, Pope Francis established the Vatican COVID-19 Commission. He understood that we can either emerge from this once-in-a-generation crisis better or worse.… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_February 2021
Office for Social Justice (OSJ) Dear Friend Our January issue begins the year with a focus on peace, and podcasts for the celebration of the Word of God Sunday. FROM THE OFFICE Choose Peace Did you know that the Holy See was one of the first states to sign and ratify the International Treaty on… Continue Reading Social Justice Trends_January 2021
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