Darfur Crisis Worsens: A Call to Conscience

Since the signing of a peace agreement between the Sudanese government and one of the three rebel groups in Darfur in May 2006, the violence has only worsened, with more civilian and humanitarian aid...

Mitos Sobre Inmigrantes (Myths about Immigrants)

As Catholics around the U.S. work with the U.S. Catholic Bishops to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, both English and Spanish-speaking Catholics must be equipped with the resources to...

Signs of Hope in the DRC: Women at the Heart of Recovery

This resource offers signs of hope seen in women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). One woman celebrates her ability to vote, while another women tells her experience of rape and recovery...
Retreat

The Beauty of God's Creation: A Half-Day Retreat

As the seaons change, this half-day retreat experience can be used individually or in small groups to reflect on the beauty of God's creation - and to deepen our call to protecting the environment....

Danger on the Border: Is Tougher Security the Answer to Undocumented Immigration?

One recent debate in immigration reform has centered on border security. Various ideas have been proposed in Congress to built bigger fences, arm more guardsmen, and to make crossing the border more...

Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (August 2006)

In July 2006, an historical event took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): the first democratic elections in over forty years took place. However, the country still faces great...

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples around the World

This unit on indigenous persons includes case studies from around the world that focus on learning about indigenous cultures as well as issues of injustice faced by these persons today. A quiz and...

Sex Trafficking in the United States: Facts and Victims' Stories

Sex trafficking is more widespread than commonly realized, with trafficked persons having been discovered in all 50 states, and 91 cities. This 2-page factsheet details the situation. Stories of real...
Retreat

Spirituality of Justice Reflections: Thirty Daily Reflections with Pope Benedict XVI

Spend 5 minutes a day in prayer with Pope Benedict XVI, reflecting each day on a justice quote from the pope, reflection questions, and a prayer. The format of this resource is a short half-page to...