Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer Service

Prayer Service: United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty

This three-page resource is a formatted, ready-to-use prayer service commemorating the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.  Included is a handout of images of children, women, and...
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Saint Francis of Assisi

The feast day of Saint Francis is celebrated on October 4th. This resource explores the linkages between climate change and poverty.
Prayer Service

Prayer Service: International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace is commemorated on September 21st each year. This prayer service reminds us that we are all part of one human family, and asks us to commit ourselves to the realization...
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Remembering the Medellin Conference

This two-page resource provides background on the Latin American Bishops' conference held in Medellin, Colombia in 1968. The conference marked a sea-change in the Latin American church, denouncing...
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Placing Work and Workers at the Center of Economic Life

The U.S. Catholic Bishops have developed annual Labor Day letters to respond to the signs of the times related to work and workers. This resource summarizes their 2012 Labor Day statement.  

Syrian Uprising

Since March 2011, Syria has been embroiled in an escalating conflict that began as a nonviolent uprising during the Arab Spring. This five-page resource provides background on the conflict, response...
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Inter-Religious Dialogue: Sikhism

In the spirit of Nostra Aetate, The Declaration of the Church on Non-Christian Religions, the USCCB sent condolences to the Sikh community following the murder of six worshipers in a Sikh temple in...
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National Women's Equality Day

Women's Equality Day is commemorated on August 26. This one-page fact sheet looks at the gender wage gap, and provides questions for reflection.

In a Time of Violence

This prayer remembers those who are affected by violence and conflict, and asks for the courage to commit ourselves to the difficult work of building peace.  

Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change

On August 9th, the UN will commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This two-page fact sheet looks at how indigenous communities are impacted by climate change, and...
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Fordlandia

Greg Grandin’s book provides a fascinating study of Henry Ford’s complex character, while documenting the unraveling of his utopian vision for the Amazon. This book discussion guide includes...
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World Humanitarian Day

In honor of Humanitarian Day on August 19, this one page fact sheet covers the basics of humanitarian aid, including what aid is, typical types of disasters which receive it, and who provides it. The...
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