United Nations Two people in an extremely impoverished rural area in Brazil. ©J. Ripper/ILO 2020 Theme: “Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice” Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality, or the rights… Continue Reading World Day of Social Justice_20th February 2020
An adolescent girl conducts an experiment during a chemistry class in Kamulanga Secondary School in Lusaka, Zambia. UNICEF Photo/UN0145554/Karin Schermbrucker Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of… Continue Reading International Day of Women and Girls in Science_11th February 2020
Social Justice Statement Perth Launch: Church explores how to make a genuine online presence 03 Oct 2019 by The Record Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton officiated the Perth launch of the 2019 Social Justice Statement held on 26 September at the Newman Siena Centre. Photo: Josh Low. By Amanda Murthy Being present and grounded in… Continue Reading Social Justice Statement Perth Launch: Church explores how to make a genuine online presence
The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council’s (ACSJC) Briefing for July is now up on the website. The Briefing covers issues of Catholic social teaching in July 2018, highlighting resources, media items and diary events. It can be read here (ACSJC_Monthly Briefing_No 202) Featuring: Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Statement on housing and homelessness NAIDOC Week Pastoral Letter for the Feast… Continue Reading Australian Catholic Social Justice Council July Briefing
‘Saying Sorry is Only the Start of Our Journey’ Reconciliation: What does it mean in the Catholic tradition, and how are Catholics called to work towards it with Indigenous Australians?
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
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