Which Countries Provide Mothers and Children the Highest, and Lowest, Quality of Life?

This fact sheet that looks at the top ten and bottom ten countries in the world in terms of quality of life for mothers and their children.
Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Mothers Who Have Lost Children in War

This prayer service prays for mothers around the world who have lost children to violence, while educating about areas of the world in which war and conflict persist and daily living is dangerous.

Human Dignity and Health Care Coverage in the U.S.

This fact sheet focuses on the health care crisis in the U.S. It can be used for Cover the Uninsured Week or at any other time.

The Eucharist and Bread for a Hungry World

These excerpts from a chapter in Joseph Grassi's book, Broken Bread and Broken Bodies, can be used on Holy Thursday or any other day to reflect on the connection between the Eucharist and world...
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Christians, Muslims and Jews: Working Together to Heal the Environment

The three largest religions in the U.S. are Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Members of each of the religions, united around the central belief in the same God and a common understanding of...
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March 28, 2006 - Catholic Bishops Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Supported by Rallying People of Faith; Cardinal Mah

Service, Part 6: Called to Faith, Committed to Justice

This is the sixth group reflection/activity in the Service and Justice series. Part 6 focuses on how action to change the flawed social structures and systems of the world is integral to our...
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Food Security/Insecurity in the World and the MDGs

The lack of food security for much of the world's population is slowing down progress toward the Millenium Development Goals. Catholic Social Teaching, particularly statements by Pope John Paul II,...
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World Water Day 2006

Adopted as a United Nations General Assembly resolution in December 1992, March 22, 2006 marks the 13th World Water Day. World Water Day 2006 will be guided by the United Nations Educational,...
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Center supports initiative that will encourage local farming and healthy eating

The Center of Concern, along with more than two dozen other national and local groups, signed a letter today in support of a $5 million dollars worth of funding to support schools' access to healthy,...
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A Lenten Examination of Conscience

[Mar. 2006, Vol. 3, No. 7]

Woman of Faith, Woman of Justice: Dorothy Stang

This article is a tribute to Sr. Dorothy Stang, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Dorothy "Dot" Stang, moved to Brazil 40 years ago to help the poor build independent futures for their...
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