1963: Pacem in Terris published by Pope John XXIII
The encyclical Pacem in Terris is known in English as Peace on Earth. You can read an introduction to the encyclical and find a link to the full text here.
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1991: Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Royal Commission Final Report signed
For Reflection “... and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”John 8: 32 The 1991 Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Royal Commission Final Report was a… Read More »1991: Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Royal Commission Final Report signed
International Mother Earth Day
Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and… Read More »International Mother Earth Day
World Book and Copyright Day
Did you know that this date was chosen by the United Nations because it was on this date in 1616 that Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare and Inc Garcilaso de… Read More »World Book and Copyright Day
World Day for Health and Safety at Work
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) began to celebrate this day in 2003 however the trade union movement internationally has marked this day as the International Commemoration Day for Dead and… Read More »World Day for Health and Safety at Work
1841: Death of St Peter Chanel in the New Hebrides (Vanuatu)
St Peter Chanel was a Marist priest and the first martyr of the South Pacific. Read more about his life here. Prayer to St Peter Chanel You left your homelandto… Read More »1841: Death of St Peter Chanel in the New Hebrides (Vanuatu)