New polling by the Lowy Institute has found that, in the event of an armed conflict between the US and China over Taiwan, a majority of Australians (56%) support Australia remaining neutral. This number has increased from 51% a year ago. (Source) Notably, the American public is even less supportive of getting directly involved in … Continue reading Support for neutrality growing
On Wednesday 21 June, an annual ceremony was held to commemorate the lives of homeless men and women who died in the previous twelve months. This tradition was started by the End Street Sleeping Collaboration in conjunction with the PAYCE Foundation and the Justice and Peace Office with the support of the late Catholic Cemeteries … Continue reading Homeless Memorial Service
The Justice and Peace Office, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry and other Archdiocese agencies jointly launched the Archdiocese of Sydney Reconciliation Plan (RAP) at the Polding Centre on Wednesday 31 May. Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney Danny Meagher spoke at the launch, representing the steering group of ACM, JPO, Sydney Catholic Schools and CatholicCare. The RAP sets out … Continue reading Archdiocese launches Reconciliation Action Plan
On Sunday 21 May the Justice and Peace Office held a Mass for Creation, celebrated at St Patrick’s Parish in Mortlake, to mark the launch of our new Care of Creation Guide. We were joined by parishioners from around Sydney and Catholic Earthcare Australia. Everyone present also received a flowering plant to take back and … Continue reading Launch of Care of Creation Guide
On Wednesday 3 May the Justice and Peace Office hosted a panel discussion on just war theory and nonviolence. On the panel were Senator Deborah O’Neill, Fr Claude Mostowik and Sr Susan Connelly. An audio recording of the session is available in a special edition of the Justice and Peace Office podcast, ‘Speaking of Social … Continue reading No More Just War? discussion
