Faith and Justice
Utilities Donations for Saint Vincent de Paul
"The Life and Justice Ministry is coordinating with St. Vincent de Paul to help those in our community who are struggling with utility, rent, or mortgage payments.
If you would like to participate, please visit SVDP’s PayPal to make a donation: here.
Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship
Pope Francis' latest encyclical explores what it means to be part of the human family,
"brothers and sisters all."
Read Fratelli Tutti here.
(CNS illustration/Photo by Yara Nardi, Reuters)
The Death Penalty
Pope Francis Denounces the Death Penalty in "Fratelli Tutti."
Find additional information here.
RACIAL JUSTICE - See links to the St. Charles Borromeo Racial Justice Panel Discussions and find out "What You Can Do Now" here.
Viewable on all "Focus on the Family" Social Media * Facebook * Twitter *YouTube - “You won’t want to miss it!” For more information see Current Happenings:Abortion
See Important ACTION ALERTS below and here
CURRENT ISSUES/ HAPPENINGS:
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FORCED LIKE JESUS TO FLEE - Panel Discussion sponsored by Catholic Charities and the Life and Justice Ministries of the Camden Diocese.
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ACTION ALERT - ACT NOW to help stop mail-order abortion, USCCB
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"Bioethicists welcome Vatican document on euthanasia: ‘No life is unworthy of life’" Crux, 9.23.2020 (For more Information see Current Happenings:Euthanasia)
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What is the Season of Creation? (Sept. 1 - Oct. 4), Earthbeat
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"With millions deprived of basic needs, Christians must act, Pope says" - National Catholic Reporter, 8.27.20
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STOP FEDERAL EXECUTIONS - ALL LIFE IS SACRED! TAKE ACTION! - Sign the Joint Statement of People of Faith
- ACTION ALERT - Support Clean Air Standards and Public Health - Join the Ignatian Solidarity Network in calling on Congress to support legislation that would increase air pollution standards and oversight, especially for mercury and other toxic metals, and that upholds environmental impact studies as required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Ignatian Solidarity Network
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For St. Charles Borromeo parishioners to request GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS or to Donate to the St. Vincent de Paul/ Life and Justice Ministry Covid 19 Gift Card project please go to this page.
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ACTION ALERT - Demand a COVID-19 Vaccine Free from Abortion -
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ACTION ALERT - "Millions of Children in Overcrowded Camps as Coronavirus Spreads Globally" - Zenit, 3.25.20 Charities appeal for donations: Catholic Charities USA, Save the Children
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ACTION ALERT - You can help lead the way to a solution that helps children overseas not only to survive but thrive. How? By urging your Senator to support the Global Child Thrive Act (S 2715). The Global Child Thrive Act (S-2715) will mandate integrating Early Childhood Development activities into U.S. government-funded international programming for children.
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ACTION ALERT: If you haven't already done so, please express your opposition to the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement by signing this action alert in support of a Senate bill (S. 1743) requiring the Administration to draw up a plan to meet the nation's commitments to the Paris Agreement. Please share this action alert with your family and friends.
Note: Although the United States has begun its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the full formal withdrawal will not take place until November 4, 2020.
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ACTION ALERT- Protect DACA recipients - Sign letter to be sent to Senators. Ignatian Solidarity Network
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Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development Encourages Lawmakers in Providing Aid and Relief to Those Affected by Coronavirus - USCCB
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See the "Faces of DACA" - Ignatian Solidarity Network
Please see About for information about this Life and Justice Ministry website
Our Mission
Our mission is to contribute to a greater understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and to serve as a catalyst for our greater involvement as both disciples and citizens in bringing about a more just world where the dignity of every human being from conception to natural death is honored and guaranteed.