New Act Justly – December2020-January 2021
Dear Friends, 2020 has been a year like no one anticipated. All of us have had at least some of our plans disrupted whether for travel, weddings, outreach or major work events. As we reflect on the year that was it may be reflective to ask ourselves what is one unexpected good thing that has … Continue reading New Act Justly – December2020-January 2021
FRATELLI TUTTI – New Encyclical
Brothers and Sisters All – On Fraternity and Social Friendship On the vigil of the Feast of St Francis of Assisi this year, Pope Francis signed his latest Encyclical Fratelli Tutti (Brothers and Sisters all) on fraternity and social friendship. Although Pope Francis started writing the encyclical before the COVID – 19 Pandemic, it has … Continue reading FRATELLI TUTTI – New Encyclical
WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2020
Like Jesus Christ, forced to flee. The World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2020 was celebrated on 27 September 2020 under the theme chosen by Pope Francis “Like Jesus Christ, forced to flee”. His message for the day continued his previous exhortations to welcome, protect, promote and integrate migrants and refugees with a particular focus … Continue reading WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 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.