
Update: Conflict in Congo
Prayer & Action needed
Further violence has erupted again in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn about the causes of this latest outbreak of violence and what the Church is doing to respond....


A Place at the Table: Justice for All in a Land of Plenty
Justice for the Poor in a Land of Plenty
Domestic poverty is an obstacle to social justice and human flourishing. A new book on the subject explores why concern for the poor is an issue of social...

UN Litany for Human Rights
Mark the milestones
As part of the year-long celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights, Education for Justice has prepared a litany based on the...

St. Maria Bernarda Butler- First Woman Saint of Switzerland
First Woman Saint of Switzerland
In mid-October, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI canonized this newest saint for her work in Ecuador and Columbia. She was known for her open heart, her compassionate care of...

Prayer for the People of Congo
Prayer for the People of Congo
Christ our Peace, our hearts are heavy with grief as we hear of the sufferings of our sisters and brothers in the Democratic Republic of Congo who suffer again from...


A Story from the Streets
This two-page resource is the true story of how a man with a college education ended up homeless and on the streets in the nation's capital. Use this story for reflection and discussion.

Compare the Candidates: Economic Responses to Wall Street Crisis
This side-by-side chart compares the presidential candidate's plans to address and respond to the Wall Street crisis and current economic realities. This resource content is directly from each...

Homelessness Unit & Overview Resource
Homelessness is a complex issue that requires not only our attention, but our compassion and action. A series of new educational resources have been created including:
Understanding Homelessness...

Mother Frances Cabrini- Patron Saint of Immigrants
November 13- Patron Saint of Immigrants
Mother Cabrini was a remarkable woman whose missionary heart and compassionate zeal changed countless lives. She was canonized in 1946. This patron saint of...

Advent Reflection Week Four: A Census, A Journey and A Change of Plans
This reflection for the fourth week of Advent invites us to look at the disruptions and detours in our lives. These come in many forms including economic, social and political disruptions. This...