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Suggestions for Marking the Anniversary of the War in Iraq , by: Katherine Feely, SND

This one-page resource contains a list of numerous ways you can observe and mark the Anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. It combines suggestions ranging from prayer and reflection, to advocac...more

Ignatian Solidarity Network Teach-In , by: Jane Deren

Learn More - Link Up The Ignatian Solidarity Network conducts a teach-in at the SOA weekend which includes a gathering of students, teachers, religious and lay people, Jesuit networks and colleagues f...more

Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Update , by: Jane Deren, PhD.

Ending Poverty in Our Time. The Millennium Development Goals consist of eight key targets set by world leaders to address and eliminate poverty by 2015. World leaders just met to assess their progr...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

Immigration and the Question of Security , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

Since 9/11, the use of fear to justify everything from the erosion of rights to the dehumanization of peoples coming to the U.S. has been dangerously effective.  This article looks at what "true...more

Film Discussion Guide: The Invisible Chapel , by: Sr. Katherine Feely

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

Analyzing The 2008 World Food Crisis

The resources on the current world food crisis present a Catholic Social Teaching view and analysis of the systems involved in world food purchases and distribution, scriptural reflections and some p...more

U.S. Bishops on Speak Out on Immigration , by: Jane Deren

April 2008.  This three-page resource highlights recent statements and responses by U.S. Catholic Bishops to developments on the national and local levels regarding immigration policy. This resource...more

Recent Church Statements on Iraq , by: Church Leaders - various

This resource highlights recent Church statements on Iraq from late November 2007 up through now.  This resource makes a good bulletin insert or a resource for personal prayer and reflection. ...more

Kenyan Elections: Power, Politics, and Poverty , by: Katherine Feely, SND

Violence has broken out in Kenya as a result of elections held in late December. Learn more about the situation and use this 6-page resource to explore the underlying issues in this teachable moment...more
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