Call to Lamentation and Commitment
by Julie Macken Who could have imagined when we began the journey of 150 Days of Action for refugees that we would be grieving for the beautiful country of Afghanistan. As we watched the Kabul airport fill with fear, bombs and those desperately seeking safety we knew we were watching the beginning of life on … Continue reading Call to Lamentation and Commitment
The Covid Crisis needs Community Leadership
By Julie Macken Let me say from the start that I have no idea whether we should go for a policy of elimination, or suppression or simply let the virus rip. I’m not a public health expert, nurse, doctor or social worker. This is not about what we do, so much as how we do … Continue reading The Covid Crisis needs Community Leadership
Creation Connects Everything
by Ruth Moraes We celebrated Social Justice Sunday on the 29th of August which kicks off an entire year dedicated to the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference 2021-22 social justice statement, Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor. The title and theme are a timely and ever needed reminder of Pope Francis’ words in Laudato Si’ that everything is … Continue reading Creation Connects Everything
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.