The 2021-22 Social Justice Statement of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is entitled Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor and will be launched on Thursday 5th August 2021 by the Office for Social Justice ahead of Social Justice Sunday on 29 August 2021. This year the Social Justice Statement focuses on why it … Continue reading Online Launch of Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor
by Dr. Robbie Lloyd COVID has reminded us all of the importance of family and friends. When we can’t get together we miss our loved ones. Whereas before-COVID we may have sometimes wished we could get away from each other! Right now, the return of lockdowns across the country gives us time to reflect on … Continue reading Older people need to belong and have a purpose to stay active and well
by Dr Robbie Lloyd Recently a friend told me that she would have to be late to a meeting we had scheduled, because she had to be at the hospital supporting her 16 year old child, who had attempted suicide by taking an overdose and slashing their wrists. This young person is undergoing a traumatic … Continue reading Helping to Prevent self-harm and suicide starts with all of us
by Dr. Robbie Lloyd Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have a long engagement with the Catholic Church, as do many others with different branches of the Christian faith. Right now there is a strong focus on all Australians honouring the timeless First Nations’ relations with and responsibilities for our whole continent, in the Uluru … Continue reading Celebrating First Nations Catholics
by Ruth Moraes Over the last several months the Justice and Peace Office has been working with the House of Welcome and the Jesuit Refugee Service to assist their clients into employment. As many of you will know many people who are seeking protection in Australia face several barriers to gaining employment. These include a … Continue reading Hope and Opportunity
