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Blueprint for a Better World
This travelling exhibition by Caritas Australia and AusAID highlights the Millennium Development Goals and the promise of world governments to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2015. In the ACT from 23 August – 1 September. For more 
Young Catholic Women’s Interfaith Fellowship 2011
Are you a Catholic women, aged mid 20’s – mid 30’s, with a first degree or equivalent, and passionate about developing a capacity for leadership in ecumenical and interfaith relations? Applications are now open for the 2011 Young Catholic Women’s Interfaith Fellowship. Operated by the Office of the Participation of Women, the Fellowship engages women in the life of the Church, forming them as leaders. For more information
Election 2010
A number of events and articles call us to remember social and religious concerns in the leadup to the federal election on 21 August.
The Road to Rome
In the lead up to Mary MacKillop's canonization in Rome, the Sisters of Saint Joseph have launched a special website dedicated to Australia's first saint. Sign up for fortnightly e-news or read about the many events to commemorate this important occasion throughout Australia.
‘I was a stranger until you welcomed me’ Refugee and Migrant Sunday
The Church celebrates Refugee and Migrant week, beginning with the 96th Refugee and Migrant Sunday on 29th August. Resources including papal statements, church documents and readings are available here.
Social Justice and Indigenous Wellbeing
In'Social Justice and Indigenous Wellbeing,' Mick Gooda, the Commissioner of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commission, offers practical insight into a human rights approach to wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Social Justice Sunday 2010 - "Violence in Australia: A message of Peace"
The Australian Bishops will launch the Social Justice Sunday on September 26th. Begin preparations with background resources on the statement, which this year takes the theme: "Violence in Australia: A message of Peace." Keep an eye on the website of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council for more information leading up to Social Justice Sunday.
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
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Major International Catholic Social Teaching Documents
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Key Principles
Human Dignity
Each person, made in the image and likeness of God,
has an inalienable and transcendent human dignity which gives rise to
human rights.
The Common Good
We are called to work for conditions which ensure
that every person and group in society is able to meet their needs and
realize their potential.
Subsidiarity
The people or groups most directly affected by a decision or
policy should have a key decision making role.
Solidarity
We can only grow and achieve
our potential in relationship with others. Solidarity encourages us to
commit ourselves to the common good.
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