Social Justice Topics

The Dignity of Older Adults

This two-page resource reflects on aging in a consumer society and on caring for elders as related to the dignity of the human person.

The Urbanization of Global Poverty

The urbanization of poverty is a growing phenomenon as people increasingly move from rural areas to cities in search of work in developing countries. Poverty rates are rising in cities as a result....
Read more

U.S. Bishops Call for Immigration Policy Reform in the U.S.

The U.S. Catholic Bishops are promoting a call to action on an Immigration Reform Bill. This four-page resource invites you to take action and to learn more about immigrants in the United States by...
Read more
Prayer Service

Prayer Service in Remembrance of September 11

This prayer service, adapted from one by Pax Christi USA (with permission), invites us to reflect on suffering, healing, and peace.

August 9, 2005 - U.S. and Mexican Bishops Meet, Call for Changes in Immigration Policy

The Fountain of Life: Brazilian Bishops Encourage Reflection and Action on the Value of Water

Reprinted from Scarboro Missions Magazine, Rev. Ron MacDonell writes about his time as a missionary and using the "See, Judge, Act" framework to increase access to water for those in...
Read more

Water: A Common Good

In this article, reprinted from Scarboro Missions Magazine, Laura Vargas looks at the spiritual aspects of water and considers why it is necessary that we ensure access to water for all as a basic...
Read more

CAFTA and Catholic Social Teaching

What have the U.S. Bishops said about CAFTA? This fact sheet summarizes their concerns about the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).
Quiz

Quiz: The U.S. Prison System

The U.S. prison system is plagued with problems and often operates on a retributive (punished-focused) philosophy rather than promoting rehabilitation of the offender. Learn more by downloading this...
Read more
Litany

Litany for Memorial Sunday

This litany is for Memorial Sunday, which commemorates the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  
Prayer Service

Remembering Hiroshima Day (August 6)

This litany is to remember Hiroshima Day.

The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

This fact sheet highlights the main concerns about the Central American Free Trade Agreement and answers the questions, "What factors are needed for the development of countries in...
Read more