Repeal of Medevac ‘barbaric’ according to Catholic leaders
Repeal of Medevac ‘barbaric’ according to Catholic leaders Catholic leaders have slammed the ‘barbaric’ decision by the Australian Senate on Wednesday 4 December to block the proposed Medevac laws and are calling for more in the Church to take action.
Archdiocese’s Street Feast for the poor
More than 30 organisations that feed, shelter and clothe thousands of Sydney’s marginalised across every day of the year congregated together for lunch at St Mary’s Cathedral forecourt on 15 November for the second annual ‘Street Feast’ hosted by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. Read the full article on The Catholic Weekly website. A short video of … Continue reading Archdiocese’s Street Feast for the poor
New Act Justly – December 2019-January 2020
Dear Readers, Welcome to our December 2019-January 2020 edition of Act Justly! Firstly we would like to introduce the newest member of the JPO team—Julie. Julie has an extensive history in journalism and social justice and we are delighted to welcome her on board. We begin this edition with two reflections (one from our very … Continue reading New Act Justly – December 2019-January 2020
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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.
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Advisory Role
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