Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. In 2008 alone, three hurricanes have hit Haiti and the toll has been devastating. This two-page resource highlights how poverty in Ha...more
Caritas in Veritate addresses the social themes vital to the well-being of humanity and reminds us that authentic renewal of both individuals and society requires living by Christ’s truth in love. ...more
Justice for the Poor in a Land of Plenty
Domestic poverty is an obstacle to social justice and human flourishing. A new book on the subject explores why concern for the poor is an issue of social ju...more
November 13- Patron Saint of Immigrants
Mother Cabrini was a remarkable woman whose missionary heart and compassionate zeal changed countless lives. She was canonized in 1946. This patron saint of ...more
Poverty Quiz
, by: Education for Justice
This poverty quiz tests the participant's knowledge about poverty in the U.S. This print-ready quiz includes an answer key and explanations of current poverty facts and figures. Charts showing the c...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
This film guide provides an excellent forum to explore immigration in a recent documentary.
For over twenty years a migrant chapel remained invisible to the wealthy residents of a San Diego, CA nei...more
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.
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St. Paul of the Cross is a saint who shows us what it means to make a preferential option for the poor in the world today. He lived in a turbulent time where people struggled for a meaningful exist...more
Ending Poverty
, by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND
We each have a role to play in becoming aware of the global reality of poverty as well as focusing our attention on the local manifestations of poverty in our communities and neighborhoods here. End...more
