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Government and Subsidiarity

Caritas in Veritate

New Encyclical: Caritas in Veritate , by: Fr. Jim Hug, S.J.

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

In the News: Honduras , by: John Donahy

Honduran Bishops Denounce Coup On June 28, 2009 a political coup in Honduras forcibly removed Honduran President, Manuel Zelaya, from power and flew him to Costa Rica. Education for Justice member, J...more

Middle East & Church Basics , by: Jane Deren

A Long History, A Hopeful Future: This three-page resource lays out the broad strokes of the Church's work in the Middle East over time to bring about peace and a just resolution to the long-simmering...more

Noble Aspirations in Inauguration Speeches , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

This activity is designed to explore and probe the visionary aspirations found in inauguration speeches. As presidents are sworn in and take the oath for the presidency of the United States, their w...more

Compare the Candidates: Economic Responses to Wall Street Crisis , by: Michelle Webb

This side-by-side chart compares the presidential candidate's plans to address and respond to the Wall Street crisis and current economic realities. This resource content is directly from each campa...more

One Border One Body: Immigration and the Eucharist , by: Katherine Feely, SND

The Liturgy is a place where we seek to transcend all borders, all division. The film, "One Border One Body" looks at the issue of immigration from a sacramental perspective. This film invit...more

Kosovo's Hope for the Future , by: Education for Justice

Kosovo is a region in Balkans (Eastern Europe) that has been in political limbo since 1999 when Serbia's president, Slobodan Milosevic, began a campaign of terror and ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. The...more

Human Priorities in a Federal Budget , by: Janet Cashman, SCL

This six-page resource provides an overview of the U.S. federal budget process and engages readers in thinking critically about the priorities and human needs that must be integral in the process. T...more

Backgrounder: The Principle of Subsidiarity , by: Sister Katherine Feely, SND

A new backgrounder on the principle of Subsidiarity provides a thorough overview for anyone interested in a greater understanding of the foundations of Catholic Social Teaching. This six-page resourc...more

Backgrounder w/ Activities: Biblical Foundations of Justice , by: Sr. Katherine Feely

The call to be people of justice is part of God's ongoing revelation in scripture. This background resource with activities is designed to lay the groundwork for understanding the biblical foundatio...more
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