Social Justice Gathering – Hot Topics
Join us as we shed some light on the big social justice issues of today! Topics include: Domestic Violence; The Church and Mining – an Update from Rome; Post-Election Analysis on Housing, Climate, Wages and Labour, and Refugee and Asylum Seekers; and a parishioner panel and discussion on Developing an Archdiocesan Social Justice Coordination Team. … Continue reading Social Justice Gathering – Hot Topics
Mass and Candlelight Vigil for Victims of the Easter Sunday Bombings
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney is holding a Mass of Remembrance and a Candlelight Vigil for the victims of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. Archbishop Fisher has invited everyone to join him this Friday 26th April 2019 at 5.30pm Mass in St Mary’s Cathedral to commend the souls of our brothers and sisters to … Continue reading Mass and Candlelight Vigil for Victims of the Easter Sunday Bombings
Australian Catholic Bishops’ Election Statement
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has just released a Statement for the Federal Election. It is not a ‘who-to-vote’ for guide, but rather a Statement that guides us to Catholic values and teachings broadly and on specific issues so that we can make a more informed decision at the ballot box as engaged Catholics and … Continue reading Australian Catholic Bishops’ Election Statement
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.