Social Justice Topics Archives

Cars and Global Warming: Stalled on the Environment

This four-page fact sheet/bulletin details the challenges to reducing U.S. emissions posed by auto makers, whose new car models are increasing in emissions levels each year. Sample letters to send to...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...