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Young Professionals for Social Justice
Updated Jul 23:
There is a moment in the life when people take a crucial decision: dedicating their own life to social justice, caring for the poor, working to bring peace in the world. It happens to a lot of youth, and with this special section we want to tell you about them. They are young professionals willing to work to contribute in creating a better and fairer world, inspired by faith in God. So, come with us and learn about personal stories of some young professionals and interns we have collected for you on our Facebook page. You will meet Annapatrice Clarke, and Lorraine Cuddeback, students at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana; Danilo Giannese, an Italian journalist; Eli McCarthy, Director of Social Justice at Holy Trinity Parish in Washington DC; Dave Semmens, a Carmelite student from Montana. Join our Facebook section, then, and start this trip with us.
Updated Aug 11: On August 9, 2010 Maria Riley was interviewed by Circle Connections at blogtalkradio about her paper “Seeing the World Anew.” In the paper Ms. Riley analyzes the roots of multiple crises we are currently facing and lays the way forward for a renewed economy. To download the paper, click here. To listen to the interview, click here.
Updated Aug 9:
In this article, 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben explains in a provocative way how to change the dynamics of the climate debate in the United States. Step one - ha says - is actually talking about global warming, without using euphemisms.
Updated Jul 21: On 20-22 September 2010 in New York, the United Nation will hold a crucial Summit about the state of progress to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.The Center of Concern is glad to present you with CIDSE's recommendations for accelerated action to fulfill the international commitment to reach the goals by 2015.
Updated Jul 21:
The food crisis that continues to affect developing countries cannot be solved without crucial reforms in the finanical sector, several experts have argued. This recent article surveys the views of experts and gauges how the US financial reform measures up on this front.
Updated May 18:
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In "Reading New Signs of the Times," Pete Henriot, S.J., levels an important challenge to the West from Africa. Read his remarks.
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A new blog entry on the Greek financial crisis suggests deeper faith and justice issues behind news accounts of it and Europe's efforts to contain it. Join the discussion.
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And check out our Lectionary Notes by John Bucki, SJ
Updated May 18:
Seeing the World Anew: A Framework for a Renewed Economy, a new paper by Maria Riley, analyzes the roots of the multiple current crises and lays out a vision of a way forward that promises healing, renewal and greater justice for all peoples and Earth. It provides the framework for the Center's programming into the future. It is available now for download.
Updated Apr 14: Faith-based organizations are calling for improved governance and accountabilty for the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, a proposed multi-donor trust fund that would be housed at the World Bank. Read the statement here.
Updated Nov 5:
PRACTICAL PLANS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Review the 7-Year Plan published by the Society of Jesus. Click here to download the document.
TAKE ACTION! Ensure Congressional leaders include international funding for vulnerable communities in climate change legislation. Click here for more information.
Updated Oct 19:
"Caritas in Veritate" - Resources for Study and Discussion
Pope Benedict’s encyclical, Caritas in Veritate (Love in Truth) is an anniversary document marking the 40th anniversary of Populorum Progressio
issued by Pope Paul VI in 1967. Benedict notes, “In a special way, it
is linked to what Paul VI wrote now more than 40 years ago in Populorum
Progressio, the cornerstone of the Church’s social teaching, in which
the great Pontiff outlined certain decisive and ever relevant ideas for
the integral development of humanity and of the modern world.
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