150 Days of Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has declared 2021 to be the year of St. Joseph, who was himself a refugee and along with Mother Mary the guardians of Jesus as a refugee child. This year is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate and reflect on St. Joseph, described by Pope Francis in his … Continue reading 150 Days of Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
150 Days of Action Campaign Launches
By Debbie Cramsie, The Catholic Weekly Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Terry Brady has joined with refugee advocates and members of the Josephite Justice Network to launch a new campaign calling on all Catholics to stand with and for justice for those seeking protection. Called 150 Days of Action for Refugees, the campaign is a response to … Continue reading 150 Days of Action Campaign Launches
Hope And Solidarity In Pandemic
by Ruth Moraes Instigated by the continuing global pandemic, in April 2021 the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development issued a document on pastoral reflections on accompanying people in psychological distress in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Entitled “Members of One Body, Loved by One Love” the document provides some much needed insight, reflection … Continue reading Hope And Solidarity In Pandemic
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.