Pope Relaunches Vatican II’s Call to Justice

VATICAN CITY, MARCH 16, 2005 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II has again proposed to the Church and to humanity the call to justice launched 40 years ago by the Second Vatican Council. “The challenge constantly facing the Church,” consists in “reminding all...

Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church

“The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church is a must-have resource for leaders of social ministry at the diocesan and parish level as well as those in religious education, school, and youth and young adult ministry.” From the USCC National...

Vincentian Lobbying UK Style

The Vincentian Millennium Partnership site provides practical ways to be a “professor” (doer) of theology in the marketplace.They offer courses designed to enable Clergy and others, of any faith or none, already working among deprived families and...

Water: Reaching the Millennium Development Goal?

Abstract: An important part of any discussion on poverty today must focus on the growing crisis related to the availability of water. This resource includes a quiz, fact sheet and discussion questions. One of the key Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which the U.S....

Advocates give voice to poor

Citing an obligation to advocate for the poor — as representatives of religious charities — more than 75 people gathered at the (Oregon) state Capitol on Monday to discuss strategies and to schedule meetings with lawmakers. February 22, 2005 During...