Social Justice Trends

Latest news from the Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace

Dear Friend,

In this edition of Social Justice Trends we highlight the Australian Catholic Bishops' Social Justice Statement 2022-23, Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse, which focuses on domestic and family violence and we update our community on a national gathering promoting the Statement.

RESOURCE

Social Justice Statement 2022-23: Released 3 August

The Social Justice Statement 2022-23, Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse, focuses on family violence and will be released on 3 August ahead of Social Justice Sunday on 28 August. A landing page for the site has been created which will house all of the resources available. As well as the statement, a prayer and action card, audio-visual material and promotional video will be loaded onto the site, available for all to use. Liturgy notes and promotional images are now available.

NEWS

Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor Action Card heading

Gathering for Statement Moved Later in the Year

Traditionally, to celebrate the release of the Social Justice Statement, a national gathering is held ahead of Social Justice Sunday. This will be moved to later in the year to ensure our new director - once appointed - can organise and shape this event. As per usual, the statement and resources will be made available and delivered before Social Justice Sunday for parishes and schools to use in their celebrations. We will provide the new date and details for the national gathering once confirmed.

COMING SOON

- Social Justice Sunday - 28 August 2022
- NATSICC Assembly - 19-23 September 2022
- Migrant and Refugee Sunday - 25 September 2022

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BISHOPS COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, MISSION AND SERVICE

Bishop Vincent Long van Nguyen OFM Conv (Chair), Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Archbishop Julian Porteous, Bishop Martin Ashe, Bishop Michael Kennedy, Bishop Tim Norton SVD

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Alison Burt
Executive Secretary
Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service
ojep@catholic.org.au

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