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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210814T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210814T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200619T061748Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Maximillian Kolbe
DESCRIPTION:Pope John Paul II said of Father Kolbe\, “He won a victory of love. He loved both his fellow prisoners and those who put him to death. There is no greater love than this.” Loyola Press
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/saint-maximillian-kolbe-2021-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Liturgy & Church
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210811T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210811T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200619T061408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T061415Z
UID:2304-1628640000-1628726399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Saint Clare
DESCRIPTION:Clare was born of a wealthy family in Assisi\, Italy. As a teenager she became aware that Francis\, the handsome\, wealthy leader of youth in Assisi\, had greatly changed. Clare’s community wanted to live according to the rule of Francis. Her community still exists today\, the Sisters are called the Poor Clares.  Loyola Press
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/saint-clare-2021-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Liturgy & Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210810T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210810T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200619T061109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T061115Z
UID:2301-1628553600-1628639999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Saint Lawrence
DESCRIPTION:What do you think are the real treasures of the Church? \n\n\n\nLittle is actually known about St Lawrence\, but the following legend\, recounted by Franciscan Media\, persists: \n\n\n\nAs deacon in Rome\, Lawrence was charged with the responsibility for the material goods of the Church\, and the distribution of alms to the poor. When Lawrence knew he would be arrested like the pope\, he sought out the poor\, widows\, and orphans of Rome and gave them all the money he had on hand\, selling even the sacred vessels of the altar to increase the sum. When the prefect of Rome heard of this\, he imagined that the Christians must have considerable treasure. He sent for Lawrence and said\, “You Christians say we are cruel to you\, but that is not what I have in mind. I am told that your priests offer in gold\, that the sacred blood is received in silver cups\, that you have golden candlesticks at your evening services. Now\, your doctrine says you must render to Caesar what is his. Bring these treasures—the emperor needs them to maintain his forces. God does not cause money to be counted: He brought none of it into the world with him—only words. Give me the money\, therefore\, and be rich in words.” Lawrence replied that the Church was indeed rich. “I will show you a valuable part. But give me time to set everything in order and make an inventory.” After three days he gathered a great number of blind\, lame\, maimed\, leprous\, orphaned\, and widowed persons and put them in rows. When the prefect arrived\, Lawrence simply said\, “These are the treasure of the Church.” The prefect was so angry he told Lawrence that he would indeed have his wish to die—but it would be by inches. He had a great gridiron prepared with coals beneath it\, and had Lawrence’s body placed on it. After the martyr had suffered the pain for a long time\, the legend concludes\, he made his famous cheerful remark\, “It is well done. Turn me over!” Franciscan Media
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/saint-lawrence-2021-08-10/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Liturgy & Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210809T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210809T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200619T054444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T071535Z
UID:2298-1628467200-1628553599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1945: Destruction of Nagasaki by atomic bomb
DESCRIPTION:“Countless people at home and abroad\, including the hibakusha\, hope that Japan\, the only country to experience atomic warfare\, will lead the international community in abolishing nuclear weapons. In response to that hope\, we urge you to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.” Mitsuaki Takami\, Archbishop of Nagasaki\, President\, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan\, in a Letter to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe\, 12 December 2019.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1945-destruction-of-nagasaki-by-atomic-bomb-2021-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210808T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210808T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200619T040115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T040121Z
UID:2265-1628380800-1628467199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Saint Dominic
DESCRIPTION:“Truth was Dominic’s motto and his goal. Dominic was born in Spain\, the youngest of four children. He was outstanding for his love of truth\, his clear thought\, his organizing ability\, and his sensitive\, loving nature. For Dominic\, love for people was part of his love for God.” Loyola Press
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/saint-dominic-2021-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Liturgy & Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210806T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210806T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200521T025039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T071641Z
UID:2283-1628208000-1628294399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1945: Destruction of Hiroshima by atomic bomb
DESCRIPTION:“With deep conviction I wish once more to declare that the use of atomic energy for purposes of war is today\, more than ever\, a crime not only against the dignity of human beings but against any possible future for our common home.  The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral\, just as the possessing of nuclear weapons is immoral\, as I already said two years ago.  We will be judged on this. Future generations will rise to condemn our failure if we spoke of peace but did not act to bring it about among the peoples of the earth.  How can we speak of peace even as we build terrifying new weapons of war?  How can we speak about peace even as we justify illegitimate actions by speeches filled with discrimination and hate?” Pope Francis\, Address at the Peace Memorial\, Hiroshima\, 24 November 2019.\n\n\n\nThe hibakusha\, as the survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are known\, are becoming fewer. You can read the story of Junko\, who now lives in Sydney\, here. \n\n\n\nPope John Paul II was the first Pope to visit Hiroshima. You can read his address from 1981 here. It was in response to this address that the Catholic Bishops of Japan established the 10 Days for Peace which run from 6 to 15 August. This is a good time to pray for peace and nuclear disarmament. \n\n\n\nYou can find more information about the atomic bombs here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1945-destruction-of-hiroshima-by-atomic-bomb-2021-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210804T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210804T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200521T024303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T024308Z
UID:2276-1628035200-1628121599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:2014: Death of Ms Dhu\, an Aboriginal woman\, at South Hedland\, WA\, sparking a national outcry
DESCRIPTION:More information here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2014-death-of-ms-dhu-an-aboriginal-woman-at-south-hedland-wa-sparking-a-national-outcry-2021-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210802T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210802T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200521T024124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T024134Z
UID:2262-1627862400-1627948799@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1965: First Indochinese refugees allowed to settle in Australia
DESCRIPTION:On this day\, we celebrate the contribution of Indochinese refugees to Australian society and reflect on the varying quality of welcome extended by our community to asylum seekers over the past fifty-five years.  \n\n\n\nOur first Vietnamese-born Australian Bishop is Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv. He is the Bishops’ Delegate for Migrants and Refugees and the Chair of the Bishops’ Commission for Social Justice\, Mission and Service. Learn more about how Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen’s coat of arms tells his story here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1965-first-indochinese-refugees-allowed-to-settle-in-australia-2021-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210726T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210726T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200512T031427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T031432Z
UID:2175-1627257600-1627343999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1833: Approval of Emancipation Bill
DESCRIPTION:Bill abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire was passed on the third reading in the House of Commons on this day.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1833-approval-of-emancipation-bill-2021-07-26/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210720T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210720T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200512T025708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T025711Z
UID:2160-1626739200-1626825599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:Anniversary of the Moon Landing (1969)
DESCRIPTION:“The ultimate destiny of the universe is in the fullness of God\, which has already been attained by the risen Christ\, the measure of the maturity of all things.” Pope Francis\, Laudato Si’\, n 83.\n\n\n\nFind out more about the moon landing here.  \n\n\n\nFor Reflection\n\n\n\nWhat difference does seeing the universe as a cosmos created by God make to our attitude to the moon landing and to on-going space exploration?
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/anniversary-of-the-moon-landing-1969-2021-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210716T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200511T080837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T051152Z
UID:2065-1626393600-1626479999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1945: Detonation of the first atomic bomb\, New Mexico USA
DESCRIPTION:“Any act of war aimed indiscriminately at the destruction of entire cities or extensive areas along with their population is a crime against God and humanity itself. It merits unequivocal and unhesitating condemnation.” Vatican II\, Gaudium et Spes\, n 80.\n\n\n\nThe code name for the operation that lead to the first use of this weapon of mass destruction was ‘Trinity’. It is a distressing reminder of the disordered relationship with God that underpins the quest for the power to destroy the whole of creation. \n\n\n\nThe International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons are marking the 75th anniversary of the detonation of the first atomic bomb with a webinar and campaign of action.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1945-detonation-of-the-first-atomic-bomb-new-mexico-usa-2021-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210714T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210714T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200511T074626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T074630Z
UID:2056-1626220800-1626307199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1995: Proclamation of Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag as official flags of Australia
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the Australian national flag is not the only official flag of Australia? The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were proclaimed as official flags of Australia on 14 July 1995. Find out more here. \n\n\n\nThis would be a great day to invite people from your local Aboriginal Catholic Ministry or local Land Council to talk to your parish\, school or group about what it means to them for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to be officially recognized.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1995-proclamation-of-aboriginal-flag-and-torres-strait-islander-flag-as-official-flags-of-australia-2021-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210712T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210712T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200511T073904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T073908Z
UID:2059-1626048000-1626134399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1971: Aboriginal Flag first flown\, Adelaide SA
DESCRIPTION:Does your parish\, school or Catholic organisation fly the Aboriginal flag? If not\, perhaps you can consider doing so on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday and other special dates such as Sorry Day\, NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week? \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Aboriginal flag here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1971-aboriginal-flag-first-flown-adelaide-sa-2021-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210710T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210710T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200511T072335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T072339Z
UID:2047-1625875200-1625961599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1985: Sinking of Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1985-sinking-of-greenpeace-ship-rainbow-warrior-in-auckland-2021-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Overseas / regional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210706T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210706T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200504T034521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T034524Z
UID:2030-1625529600-1625615999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1839: Massacre of Aboriginal people at Chimney Pots\, Grampians\, Vic: 60 people estimated killed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1839-massacre-of-aboriginal-people-at-chimney-pots-grampians-vic-60-people-estimated-killed-2021-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210706T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210706T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200504T033505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T033509Z
UID:2027-1625529600-1625615999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1935: Birth of the Dalai Lama in Tibet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1935-birth-of-the-dalai-lama-in-tibet-2021-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200504T032902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T032905Z
UID:2008-1625184000-1625270399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:2016: Election of Linda Burney as first Aboriginal woman member of the Australian Parliament
DESCRIPTION:The Hon Linda Burney MP has contributed significantly to the development of Indigenous communities locally\, regionally and nationally as an educator\, championing reconciliation in Australia\, as Member of the NSW Parliament\, and as the Federal Member for Barton.   \n\n\n\nIn 2014 she received a NAIDOC Week lifetime achievement award. You can read the citation here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2016-election-of-linda-burney-as-first-aboriginal-woman-member-of-the-australian-parliament-2021-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200504T032142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T032146Z
UID:2005-1625184000-1625270399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1970: Death of women's rights activist Jessie Street
DESCRIPTION:https://www.nationalwomenslibrary.org.au/aboutus/who-was-jessie-street/\nJessie Street (1889-1970) was an activist\, a feminist and a lifelong campaigner for women’s rights\, the peace movement and the elimination of discrimination against Aboriginal people. 
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1970-death-of-womens-rights-activist-jessie-street-2021-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200504T031801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T031805Z
UID:1994-1625184000-1625270399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1971: Yvonne Goolangong Crawley wins Wimbledon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1971-yvonne-goolangong-crawley-wins-wimbledon-2021-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210630T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210630T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200331T061023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T061029Z
UID:1815-1625011200-1625097599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1945: Introduction of unemployment benefits in Australia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1945-introduction-of-unemployment-benefits-in-australia-2021-06-30/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210625T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200331T060334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T060340Z
UID:1793-1624579200-1624665599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1950: The Korean War begins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1950-the-korean-war-begins-2021-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210619T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200331T055453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T055457Z
UID:1765-1624060800-1624147199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1969: Affirmation by Arbitration Commission of the principle of equal pay for women performing equal work
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1969-affirmation-by-arbitration-commission-of-the-principle-of-equal-pay-for-women-performing-equal-work-2021-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210612T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210612T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200331T054541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T074328Z
UID:1743-1623456000-1623542399@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1988: Barunga Statement presented by Aboriginal leaders to Prime Minister Bob Hawke
DESCRIPTION:The presentation of the Barunga Statement to Prime Minister Bob Hawke was an important moment in the movement for a treaty. Learn more about how the Statement came to be presented at the Barunga Festival here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1988-barunga-statement-presented-by-aboriginal-leaders-to-prime-minister-bob-hawke-2021-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210611T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210611T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200331T054116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200331T054121Z
UID:1735-1623369600-1623455999@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1975: Enactment of the Racial Discrimination Act
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1975-enactment-of-the-racial-discrimination-act-2021-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210610T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210610T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200331T053949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T025124Z
UID:1731-1623283200-1623369599@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1838: Myall Creek Massacre\, NSW
DESCRIPTION:Myall Creek Massacre (2003) by Vincent Serico (1949 – 2008)\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Myall Creek Massacre was just one example of the widespread culture of frontier violence against Aboriginal people in New South Wales in the 1830’s. Despite there being strong laws against this violence\, the murder of Aboriginal people was generally accepted as part of the expansion of territory by settlers. Muswellbrook police magistrate Edward Denny Day described this ongoing conflict as ‘a war of extermination’ by some stockmen\, settlers\, and convicts.  \n\n\n\nWhen Aboriginal people killed stockmen near Myall Creek as part of this frontier conflict\, an expedition from Sydney led by Major James Nunn\, the Commandant of the New South Wales Mounted Police\, massacred up to 50 Wirrayaraay people who were camped at Waterloo Creek. Their bodies were then burned. Nearby stockmen and settlers were also encouraged by the expedition to kill any Aboriginal people they encountered.  \n\n\n\nBreaking the conspiracy of silence around the murder of this group of Aboriginal people were a station manager named William Hobbs\, local police superintendent Thomas Foster\, and settler Frederick Foot. Eight men were tried and found guilty of murder in the Australian Supreme Court. They were hanged on December 18\, 1838. For many in the colonial community of New South Wales there was more outrage around the execution of British citizens than the massacre of the Wirrayaraay people. Future perpetrators of violence against Aboriginal people took steps to cover their tracks and avoid prosecution.   \n\n\n\nThe process of radical truth telling continues today in the quest for true reconciliation\, justice and peace for all Australians.   \n\n\n\nGoing Deeper: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/myall-creek-massacre   \n\n\n\nPrayer:\n\n\n\nPrayer for Aboriginal Ancestors  \n\n\n\nAlmighty God\, ever-loving Father\, by becoming human your Son has united himself  with people of every race\, language\, and way of life\, and through his death on the cross\, mingled his blood with the blood of all Koorie people  who have died unjustly throughout our history.  \n\n\n\nHear our prayer as we remember those who died  in defence of their land and traditions. Grant peace for them and all who now live in this land.  May the walls which prejudice raises between us crumble beneath the shadow of the outstretched arms  of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.  \n\n\n\nAmen.  \n\n\n\nAboriginal Catholic Ministry\, Victoria.  \n\n\n\nArtwork: \n\n\n\nMyall Creek Massacre (2003) by Vincent Serico (1949 – 2008)  Music: \n\n\n\nWe Sing by Kutcha Edwards  \n\n\n\n\n\nWe Sing – Kutcha Edwards
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1838-myall-creek-massacre-nsw-2021-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210608T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210608T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200331T053828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T052009Z
UID:1727-1623110400-1623196799@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:2004: Queensland Bishops issue 'Let the Many Coastlands be glad!' Pastoral Letter on the Great Barrier Reef
DESCRIPTION:“The Holy Spirit is clearly guiding us into a deeper sense ofcompanionship and care in regard to all the varied forms of life onplanet Earth. Not only is the Reef a precious ecosystem in itself\, but alsoan integral part of the one web of planetary life that connects us all –the human species and all species of the land and sea\, rainforest andreef\, mountains\, plains and inland desert.” Catholic Bishops of Queensland\, Let the Many Coastlands be Glad!\, 2004\n\n\n\nToday is a great day to read Let the Many Coastlands Be Glad! again. \n\n\n\nFor Reflection\n\n\n\nImagine you were helping the Queensland Bishops to draft a pastoral letter on the Great Barrier Reef today. What has changed for the Great Barrier Reef since Let the Many Coastlands Be Glad! was published? Are there new issues to address? How might you take the teaching of Pope Francis into account in updating the Queensland Bishops’ teaching?
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2004-queensland-bishops-issue-let-the-many-coastlands-be-glad-pastoral-letter-on-the-great-barrier-reef-2021-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian,Liturgy & Church
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210604T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210604T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200318T065145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T052757Z
UID:4227-1622764800-1622851199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:2000: 50\,000 people Walk for Reconciliation in Brisbane
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2000-50000-people-walk-for-reconciliation-in-brisbane-2021-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210604T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210604T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200318T065028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T124546Z
UID:1644-1622764800-1622851199@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1989: Tiananmen Square Massacre\, Bejing
DESCRIPTION:Today we remember the students who were killed in Tiananmen Square while protesting for democracy. For last year’s anniversary\, Hong Kong Catholics organised an exhibition so that younger generations may gain insight into what happened. Find our more here. \n\n\n\nLearn about the iconic image of a lone unarmed man confronting a row of tanks here. \n\n\n\nThe Tank Man\n\n\n\nHe will live forever in our memories. \nHis singular act of courage and hope\nproclaimed the dignity of each person\nin the face of powers and principalities.\n\nGod grant us his courage and his hope.\n\nSandie Cornish
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1989-tiananmen-square-massacre-bejing-2021-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Overseas / regional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210603T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210603T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200318T064725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T072830Z
UID:1636-1622678400-1622764799@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1992: High Court Decision in the Mabo Case
DESCRIPTION:Eddie Mabo – Marc Nemorin\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year marks the 29th anniversary of the Mabo Decision where six out of seven High Court judges agreed that the Meriam people held traditional ownership of the lands of Mer in the Torres Strait. Eddie Koiki Mabo successfully argued that his family’s ancestral land was not owned by the Crown. This landmark decision in the High Court of Australia overturned ‘terra nullius’\, an understanding that Australia was empty land belonging to no one before British occupation. The decision paved the way for native title in the Native Title Act of 1993. Eddie died before the decision was handed down in 1992 but his life leaves a powerful legacy: the traditional connection and occupation of land by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is now recognised in law across Australia.  \n\n\n\nGoing Deeper: \n\n\n\nhttps://digital-classroom.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/mabo-decision  \n\n\n\nPrayer:\n\n\n\nPrayer for Unity  \n\n\n\nCreator God\,  may the power of Your grace transform us.  \n\n\n\nChrist\, give us courage and hope to manifest the unity we have in you\, and to share our life with each other and the world.  \n\n\n\nHoly Spirit\,  empower us to work for justice for the people of the earth.  \n\n\n\nGod\, in your grace\, transform the world.  \n\n\n\nAmen.  \n\n\n\nThe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission (NATSIEC)  of the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA)\, 2007.  \n\n\n\nArtwork:\n\n\n\nEddie Mabo by Marc Nemorin  \n\n\n\nMusic:\n\n\n\nKoiki by Mau Power\, featuring Radical Son  \n\n\n\n\n\nKoiki by Mau Power\, featuring Radical Son 
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1992-high-court-decision-in-the-mabo-case-2021-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210529T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210529T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T165525
CREATED:20200306T060314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T060319Z
UID:1606-1622246400-1622332799@socialjustice.catholic.org.au
SUMMARY:1992: Launch of the Torres Strait Islander Flag
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URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1992-launch-of-the-torres-strait-islander-flag-2021-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Australian
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