Immigrants, Jobs, and the Economy: Debunking the Myths

Some opponents of immigration would allege that job loss in the U.S. can be blamed on the arrival of immigrants in the U.S. However, immigrants are actually more like to help the economy grow and...

"Give Us This Day"

Jesus' prayer asking God to "Give us this day our daily bread" can inspire Christians today to think seriously and hopefully about a reworking our food system and lifestyles so that food...

Global Military Spending Nears Record High; Corporations See Profits from War

This handout/bulletin insert looks at the high financial cost of war, as well as the financial profits and benefits of war for some corporations.

Drugs, Demilitarization and Poverty in Colombia

From 2000 to 2005, the U.S. has provided $4.5 billion to Colombia for anti-drug and military purposes. Much money has been directed toward "Plan Colombia," which involves fumigation of coca...

Keeping Families Out of Poverty Means Paying Parents A Decent Wage

This fact sheet/bulletin insert uses information from from Let Justice Roll, the religious initiative for a living wage. It focuses on the idea that one way to reduce poverty for families is to pay...
Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Women's Rights

This new prayer service for women's rights includes quotes from Catholic Social Teaching, as well as a litany for women's rights around the world.    

Another World is Possible

Deepening globalization is a phenomenon of our age. In this presentation Maria Riley looks at several different dimensions of globalization, its history, its driving forces, how it is playing out...

Journey to Justice with Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II is a beloved figure to many Catholics and reflecting on how his journeys around the world revealed his deep commitment to CST is a positive way to introduce these teachings to...