Peace & Justice
About Peace & Justice
The Catholic Charities Office of Peace and Justice is a resource within the agency and for others in the Diocese of Raleigh, providing information, support, and motivation to act in the community and parishes on behalf of social justice for all in God's family.
News and Announcements
- New Resource: Calendar of Teachable Moments: Beginning in August and now completed through January and February. This calendar highlights special days, saints, and events which call us to reflect on Life, Justice, and Peace. Download in English: Word | PDF. Download in Spanish: Word | PDF
- Follow this link to the new encyclical that Pope Benedict XVI issued July 6, entitled "Charity in Truth"- about ethics and the economy. This wide-ranging document addresses many of the problems surrounding human development and progress. You can also read the USCCB responses and view resources about the new encyclical at http://www.usccb.org/caritasinveritate/.
- The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change was launched in 2006 to help the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Please see the following website for many resources regarding the issue of climate change. http://www.catholicsandclimatechange.org/. See page 4 of our April/May issue of Focus on Life-Justice-Peace (PDF) for more information on this exciting initiative.
- Parish Social Ministry - New to our website: lots of resources and information about Parish Social Ministry!
- Newly updated Current Issues and Resources page! Check out our new page with information on Immigration, Poverty, the Death Penalty and more!
- We have reorganized and added to our Catholic Social Teaching resources.
- Justice Jottings for January/February are now available. These can be used for publication in parish bulletins, catechetical newsletters, etc. Download in English: Word | PDF. Download in Spanish: Word | PDF
- Newly expanded Focus on Justice and Peace Newsletter (current issue and archives)
- Pope Benedict XVI –“Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est" (God is Love) (PDF) provides reflections on the duty of citizens to work for the good of the poor and vulnerable.
- Check out the new Educational Archives page. On it you will find "Snip-It" Teachings for Faith Development, Schools and Youth Ministry as well as the completed “Celebrate Life” curriculum.
Contact
Office of Peace & Justice
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, Inc.
715 Nazareth St.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: 919-821-9751
Email: jurski@raldioc.org