CALL TO EXTEND INCOME SUPPORT TO ALL TO AVOID A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney along with a number of different organisations have joined the call to extend income support for all. This is in response to researchers’ fear that COVID-19 has created a humanitarian crisis among international students and migrant workers in Australia. We call on the Government to extend income support for all. … Continue reading CALL TO EXTEND INCOME SUPPORT TO ALL TO AVOID A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Laudato Si’ Special Anniversary Year 24 May 2020-24 May 2021
During the celebration of Laudato Si’ Week 2020 , the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announced a Special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year from 24th May 2020 – 24th May 2021. The hope is that the anniversary year and the ensuing decade will indeed be a time of grace and renewal. The encyclical Laudato Si … Continue reading Laudato Si’ Special Anniversary Year 24 May 2020-24 May 2021
New Act Justly – June-July 2020!
Dear Friends, Welcome to our June-July 2020 edition of Act Justly! “There is one challenge for the future leaders of our nation which I would particularly emphasise. It is the challenge of justice and truth. The challenge never to be indifferent in the face of injustice or falsehood. It encompasses the challenge to advance truth … Continue reading New Act Justly – June-July 2020!
Activities and Programs
Collaborative Action
The Justice and Peace Office works collaboratively with other Catholic organisations, and with people of all faiths and none, to address shared concerns in a range of social justice areas.
Education & Training
The Justice and Peace Office offers a wide variety of training, workshop and education opportunities to individuals, social justice groups and parishes. Contact us to see how we can help you!
Advisory Role
The Justice and Peace Office advises the leaders and agencies of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney to enable the Church to respond to social issues from a Catholic perspective.
Sydney Alliance
The Sydney Alliance is a coalition of religious organisations, community groups and trade unions which aims to rebuild civil society to advocate for fairness and justice in Sydney.