We Remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki
And the skies rained down fire.
Hiroshima. Nagasaki.
In the gardens of those cities the agony began.
The images of flames, smoke, destruction.
The smell of burning...more
As of March, 2009 more than 4,250 American soldiers have died since the start of the Iraq war on March 19, 2003. The numbers of Iraqis who have died is estimated to be over 1.3 million. More than 4...more
Veterans Day - November 11
Honor
all those who have served their country generously and remember all
those who have died in war. This two-page resource includes current
facts and statistics about ve...more
The latest outbreak of violence in the country of Georgia and Ossetia focus again our attention on conflict. This litany focuses on those places around the world where peoples are currently suffering...more
A Background Resource, Prayer and Action Guide.
The conflict in Darfur continues to spiral out of control. Since 2003 when conflict broke out in the Darfur region of Sudan, the Church has been an...more
A new book on Darfur by John Prendergast and Don Cheadle offers an eye-opening look at what is happening in the region and why. This book discussion guide offers a short synopsis, highlight...more
Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns is a moving story set in the turmoil of Afghanistan over the last thirty years. This book discussion guide includes a timeline and discussion questions that...more
Catholic Social Teaching emphasizes that the well-being of families is essential to the long-term development of the human community. In Iraq, many families are experiencing the effects of violence. F...more
This six-page resource, a Spanish translation of the original English version, provides compelling stories for reflection and discussion that put a human face on the war in Iraq. Explore the impact of...more
This six-page resource provides compelling stories for reflection and discussion that put a human face on the war in Iraq. Explore the impact of war from several different perspectives including ac...more
