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.
May 27 – June 3 is National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme is Now More Than Ever.
The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker is 1 May and the message for this year focusses on First Nations employment.
Laudato Si’ Week is a time to re-commit ourselves to the ecological conversion to which Pope Francis invited us in Laudato Si’. The Office has produced new resources for the week focussing on listening to the ecological wisdom of Indigenous Peoples.
The International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, IDAHOBIT Day, is May 17.
In time for National Sorry Day, Sunday 26 May, the Office has a new resource for those who want to learn more about the Stolen Generations and to take action.
World Refugee Week is an opportunity for us to re-commit ourselves to accompanying refugees at a time when Government policy is becoming increasingly harsh.
In collaboration with NATSICC, to support the ongoing message at the heart of the 2023 Social Justice Statement our office will be producing a series of resources more deeply exploring the ongoing impacts of the forcible removal of First Nations children over many years
New legislation introduce to Parliament this week has sparked concerns due to its broad and vaguely defined powers granted to the Minister.
As we prepare to celebrate Easter, it’s essential to consider the impact of our chocolate choices. By opting for slave-free chocolate, we send a powerful message to the industry that exploitation has no place in our celebrations.