In the 2024 – 2025 Social Justice Statement, “Truth and Peace: A Gospel Word in a Violent World”, Australia’s Bishops scrutinise the signs of our own troubled times, observe the violence around us, and ask why it is so. They also ask what is needed if there is to be peace.
The need for peace in Palestine and Israel is paramount, as the longstanding conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has led to immense human suffering, loss of life, and instability in the region.
Our responsibility to our earth extends beyond mere appreciation; it requires active engagement in safeguarding it and its waters for future generations.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to acknowledge and honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
At an ecumenical prayer service for World Refugee Day (June 20), Bishop Vincent Long OFM, Chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, delivered a timely reflection:
The intersection of cybercrime and human trafficking represents a growing and deeply troubling trend in Southeast Asia, where vulnerable individuals are lured into horrific conditions under false pretenses.
The 2024 Federal Budget has been met with both anticipation and scrutiny, particularly regarding its response to the escalating cost of living crisis in Australia.
May is recognized as Domestic Violence Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of domestic violence.
The Mariana dam disaster in Brazil stands as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of environmental negligence.
Following the 2023 Social Justice Statement “Listen, Learn, Love: A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples”, and the Australian Bishop’s commitments within, the Office for Justice, Ecology, and Peace has compiled the following resources in consultation with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC).