Social Justice Trends

Latest news from the Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace

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In this edition of Social Justice Trends we share information about a resource for World Refugee Week, and launch of our Laudato Si' Action Plan

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Laudato Si' Action Plan

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference launched its Laudato Si’ Action Plan on 5 June, World Environment Day, outlining practical responses to Pope Francis’ landmark 2015 encyclical letter, Laudato Si’.

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Illustration of a refugee family fleeing

World Refugee Week

In the Gospel, Jesus compels us to welcome the stranger (Matthew 25:35). Welcome in this context involves both an attitude and an action. It is our attitude which constantly needs to be assessed in light of the Gospel to ensure that we are carrying out the Lord’s commandment to love our neighbour as ourselves.

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NAIDOC Week

The 2023 theme for NAIDOC Week is “For Our Elders”.

Across every generation, First Nations Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in communities and families.

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The season of creating is the annual christian celebration of prayer and action for our common home

Season of Creation

The Season of Creation runs from September 1 to October 4. It is an opportunity for us to focus on our relationship with God and with all that God has brought into existence.

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One Journey, Together

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) recently launched their website One Journey, Together. It offers information and resources for Catholics to help them to better understand the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament.

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Getting Active for the Voice

Across Australia, action in support of the Voice is underway. Individuals, organisations, and community groups are hosting conversations to share their stories on why they believe the Voice is important. As all research has shown, support for the Voice rises when people engage with the concept.

Upcoming Events

World Refugee Week (June 18 - June 24)
NAIDOC Week (July 2 - July 9)
Coming Together for Yes (July 2)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday (July 2) - www.natsicc.org.au
National Tree Day (July 30) - https://planetark.org/
2023-2024 Social Justice Statement National Launch (August 17) - 9am - 11 am, Parramatta
Social Justice Sunday - (August 27)

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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Peter Arndt
Director
Office For Justice, Ecology and Peace
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
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