The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for June is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in June 2018, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here (ACSJC_Monthly Briefing_No 201) Featuring: Reconciliation needs informed dialogue and cultural respect Joint Catholic statement on income cuts for asylum seekers… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council June Briefing
Universal: Social Networks That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences. Today we are living in a world which is growing ever “smaller” and where, as a result, it would seem to be easier for all of us to be neighbours. Developments in travel and communications technology are bringing us closer together… Continue Reading Pope Francis’ Universal Prayer Intention for June 2018
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for May is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in May 2018, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Chairman Most Rev. Vincent Long Van Nguyen: A Fair Day’s Pay – for the dignity of workers and… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council May Briefing
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for April is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in April 2018, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: We are coming to the time of the year when we are invited to think… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council April Briefing
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for March is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in March 2018, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: As we journey through the Season of Lent, we undertake penance, reflection and fasting in… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council March Briefing
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for February is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in February 2018, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: This February we will be commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Australian Parliament’s Apology to the… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council February Briefing
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for December is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in December 2017, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: This is the last Monthly Briefing from the ACSJC before Christmas. Soon – if… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council December Briefing
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for November is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in November 2017, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: As we enter the month of November, the wheels of consumerism are already turning our… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council November Briefing
By Natashya Fernandez The Gospel of Matthew 20, verses 1-16 is one that highlights the importance of work, and describes an optimal environment where people can make a living and be respected for their efforts, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, speaking on the occasion of the Perth launch of the 2017-2018 Social Justice… Continue Reading Perth Launch of the Social Justice Statement / The Record
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for October is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in October 2017, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: On Thursday September 7, we launched the Australian Catholic Bishops’ 2017–2018 Social Justice Statement, Everyone’s Business:… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council October Briefing
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for September is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in September 2017, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: Social Justice Sunday is celebrated on 24 September. The title of this year’s Social Justice… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council September Briefing
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for August is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in August 2017, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2017–18, Everyone’s Business: Developing an inclusive and sustainable… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council August Briefing
Refugee Week Refugee Week is a national annual celebration of the contributions that refugees have made to Australian society, and a chance to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees. Refugee Week is organised by the Refugee Council of Australia, and in 2017 is taking place from the 18th to the 24th June. The designated theme for Refugee… Continue Reading Refugee Week and World Refugee Day, 18-24 June 2017
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for June is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in June 2017, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here. From the Secretariat, John Ferguson: This week we have been celebrating National Reconciliation Week, which runs from 27 May through… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council June Briefing
June 15 is recognised by the United Nations as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). As the number of older people around the world is growing, the level of elder abuse is also expected to rise in coming years. This day is observed annually to raise awareness and help put and end to elder abuse in all… Continue Reading World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 15 June 2017 | United Nations
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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