World Youth Day

World Youth Day 2013 will be held in July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Young people from around the world will gather with Pope Francis in solidarity and uphold human dignity through experiences...
Prayer Service

Guantánamo: Forgiveness, Justice, and Mercy

The situation at the detention center at Guantánamo Bay is dire. More than 100 prisoners continue to be detained without charge, trial, or prospect of release. Prayer and action are needed.  

A Glimpse of the Syrian Crisis

Prospects of peace remain dim in Syria. An estimated 70,000 people have lost their lives and more are being killed every day. Human rights violations abound. This thorough backgrounder provides...

Active Hope: Responding to Global Crises

It is easy to lose hope amid crises regarding our environment, energy and economy. Active Hope makes us participants in bringing about what we hope for. Discover dozens of ways to make a difference...

Harvesting Justice

A new compendium about the food sovereignty movement gives us much to ponder about what we eat and how it is produced. This discussion guide provides starter questions, along with a link where you...

Climate Change and Catholic Social Tradition

Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. Catholic Social Tradition provides some worthy challenges as we try to live our faith in relationship with all of...

North Korea: Can peace emerge from tensions?

North Korea’s threats to use nuclear force on its neighbors and the United States have raised tensions around the world. This backgrounder provides context and history to the situation and...
Prayer Service

In Harmony with Creation

Climate change has clear connections to food justice. As protectors of creation, we must reflect and pray about food production and consumption. This service encourages commitments toward small and...
Lesson Plan

Immigration Reform: Where do our priorities lie?

Legislation expected in April likely will increase tension about shifting priorities in the legal immigration process from family unity to skilled workers.

School of the Americas/WHINSEC

The annual advocacy days sponsored by SOA Watch are April 8-10. Discover the history of the School of the Americas and its graduates, the role it plays today, and how you can make a difference in...