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Darfur: Catholic Companion and Discussion Guide , by: Education for Justice

This book discussion guide is designed to introduce Catholics to Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond, by Enough Project Co-chair John Prendergast and actor/activist Don ...more

Update: Conflict in Congo , by: Bill Griffin, CFX

Prayer & Action needed Further violence has erupted again in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn about the causes of this latest outbreak of violence and what the Church is doing to respond. ...more

Crisis in Darfur Intensifies

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

Prayer for Refugees , by: Education for Justice

June 21 marks World Refugee Day. We pray for all those who are forced to flee from their homes due to war, violence, hunger or economic desperation. ...more
Not On Our Watch

Book Discussion Guide: Not on Our Watch (Darfur) , by: Jane Deren, Ph.D.

  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

For Father's Day, Remembering Iraqi Fathers , by: Jill Rauh

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

Irak: Rostros y historias (Iraq Faces and Stories--in Spanish) , by: Jill Rauh

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

Bulletin Insert: Iraqi Refugees: A "Red Light of Alarm" , by: Jill Rauh

Refugees are leaving Iraq at a rate of 3,000 a day, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This two-pager (perfect for a bulletin insert!) details the plight of Iraqi refugees--an...more

Prayer for an End to the Violence in Lebanon , by: Jill Rauh

God of Solidarity,
We mourn the deaths of our sisters and brothers in both Lebanon and Israel, and the displacement of over a million people. Give us the ability to feel compassion.

God of the Poor and the Vulnerable,
You call us to stand for the weak and for those who cannot protect themselves. Help us to stand for the poor and the vulnerable by working to end the continued death, destruction, and devastation, and to replace it with real dialogue and progress.

Drugs, Demilitarization and Poverty in Colombia , by: Jill Rauh

From 2000 to 2005, the U.S. has provided $4.5 billion to Colombia for anti-drug and military purposes. Much money has been directed toward "Plan Colombia," which involves fumigation of coca ...more
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