Office of Justice and Peace
The mission of the Office is to educate the people of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on the principles of Catholic social teaching and its application to contemporary local, national, and international issues; to advocate for public policy which affirms human life and human dignity and reflects a consistent life ethic; and to develop a constituency on social concerns. The Office--in conjunction with the Justice and Peace Commission--seeks to accomplish its mission through its various projects and programs including legislative advocacy, education, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and Catholic Relief Services.
We look forward to hearing from you about how we can best assist you in your efforts to work for peace and justice!
Justice and Peace Commission
The Justice and Peace Commission is an advisory body to the Office of Justice and Peace and supports the Office in its work to advance its mission. Members of the Commission are volunteers who represent various constituencies of the Archdiocese and who assist the Office to plan, organize, and implement projects and programs.
Each year, the Commission sponsors the Public Policy Breakfast with Cardinal Roger Mahony. The purpose of the Public Policy Breakfast is to convene legislators, parish leaders, and representatives from community organizations and to focus attention on specific social policy issues. Topics at previous events have been health care reform, welfare reform, the anti-affirmative action initiative known as Proposition 209, Third World Debt and the Millennium, and The Los Angeles Region in the New Millennium.
| 2010-2011 Tony Fadale , Chair Allis Druffel Bernadette Robert Br. Andres Rivera, S.T. Deacon Guy Wauthy Fr. Francisco Valdovinos, S.T. Joe Esseff Kurt Orzeck Lucy Boutte |
Ramon Posada Rocky T. Domingo Sr. Pat Krommer C.S.J.
Sr. Gail Young, S.S.S. Program Coordinator Joan Harper Program Consultant |
UPCOMING EVENTS...
For more information about the Office of Justice and Peace, please visit our website at: www.archdiocese.la/ojp
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Please note: All new items on the Newsblast will be in this red.
A. Upcoming Events
B. Action Alerts
C. Ongoing Programs/Resources/General Information
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A. Upcoming Events:
- Annual Labor Day Mass~~ September 6, 2010
- An evening with the Women of Wisdom and Fr. Kennedy S.J.~~Sep. 13
- Will We Forget Haiti? ~~ September 15, 2010
- Engaging Spirituality Training Day ~~ Saturday, September 18, 2010
- International Peace Day~~ September 21, 2010
- Archdiocesan Public Policy Luncheon~~ September 24, 2010
- Pax Christi So. California Regional Assembly and Conference ~~ October 2, 2010
- Ignatian Volunteer Corps 2010 Madonna Della Strada Award Celebration ~~ Sunday, October 10, 2010
- Launch of the Creation Sustainability Ministry for the Archdiocese ~~ October 10, 17, 28 and 31, 2010
- Immigration and Elections~~October 25, 2010
- Save the Date: Symposium on Immigration ~~ October 30, 2010
- Speaking from the Heart: Witness to Integrity ~~ November 13, 2010
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1. Annual Labor Day Mass~~ September 6, 2010
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Join workers who struggle for a living wage, better working conditions, justice and dignity for all.
WHEN: September 6, 2010
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Cathedral o f Our Lady of the Angels
(555 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA)
Principal Celebrant: Archbishop José Gomez
For more information, please call Sr. Gail Young, S.S.S. at 213-637-7690 or email at SrGYoung@la-archdiocese.org
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2. An Evening with Fr. Mike Kennedy S.J. and WOW (Women of Wisdom) ~Sept.13
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Join Fr. Mike Kennedy S.J. and Women of Wisdom Circle at the California Institute for Women in Corona. Fr. Mike Kennedy, S.J. author of “Jesus the Risen Prisoner” and long time advocate of incarcerated youth will be our special guest. All volunteers must be cleared to enter the prison by August 30, 2010 to attend this event.
WHEN: September 13, 2010
TIME: 6:00p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: California Institute for Women, Corona, CA
For more information, please call Jan Urban- Cross-over Program Director at 714-423-5802
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3. Will We Forget Haiti? ~~ September 15, 2010
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This past January, Haiti was devastated by a major earthquake that left the nation in great suffering and need. Immediately the world responded with a great outpouring of compassion. Nine months later, the people of Haiti are still struggling to build their lives anew, but for many of us, Haiti has simply become a memory. Will we forget Haiti? Through photos and stories, this presentation will share the emergency response and current reconstruction work that Catholic Relief Services is doing together with the people of Haiti and offers ways that we can continue to stand in solidarity with Haiti, building together a future full of hope!
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7-8:30pm
Where: USC Catholic Center, 3207 University Ave., Los Angeles CA 90007 (corner of 32nd and Hoover)
For more information, contact Joan Harper at (213) 637-7560.
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4. Engaging Spirituality Training Day ~~ Saturday, September 18, 2010
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JustFaith Ministries will be holding a training day for their Engaging Spirituality Program. Engaging Spirituality invites faithful adults to break open their lives, penetrate the realities of our times, and explore the intersection between Christian spirituality and Gospel justice. Participants focus on the practical challenges of following Jesus, engaging contemplation while immersing themselves in the heart of our fragmented world.
When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 8:30am to 3:00pm
Where: United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa (420 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2026.)
The Promotion Flier is available at http://justfaith.org/programs/pdf/engaging_flyer.pdf
Discenment application: http://justfaith.org/programs/pdf/engaging_discernment.pdf
ES video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNa1bN7PyU4&feature=player_embedded
For more information, contact Joyce Cottage at jcottage@cox.net.
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5. International Peace Day~~ September 21, 2010
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You Are Invited.......INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY Commemoration:
In 1983 the United Nations designated September 21 as a time all over the world to celebrate and commemorate the vision and practice of peace locally and internationally. Four years ago Holy Spirit Retreat Center held an inaugural event on this day.....This year our speaker is Sister Toni Nash CSJ. Toni is a national speaker and workshop/retreat leader. This evening she will address unity, diversity, and nonviolence in the context of our desires for international peace. She also will explore what it means to be actively involved in peace-making today. Refreshments will be served.
When: September 21, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Holy Spirit Retreat Center (4316 Lanai Rd, Encino, CA 91436)
Free-will Offering
For more information: (818)784-4515. www.hsrcenter@earthlink.net
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6. Archdiocesan Public Policy Luncheon~~ Sept. 24, 2010
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Each year the Archdiocese of Los Angeles hosts a forum on current policy issues. The Public Policy Luncheon is an opportunity to engage elected officials, businesses, community leaders, and key religious representatives throughout the region to discuss issues of concern with our respective constituencies. This year’s issue will be on immigration.
This year’s theme is: “Out of the Shadows: The Human Face of a Broken Immigration System and How We Can be Agents for Change”
Tickets are $30.00
Where: St. Peter’s Church in Los Angeles
When: Friday, September 24, 2010 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Please call Sr. Gail at 213-637-7690 for more information!
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7. Pax Christi So. California Regional Assembly and Conference ~~ October 2, 2010
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You are invited to Pax Christi's assembly and conference with keynote speaker Dave Robinson, the Exec. Director of Pax Christi ); breakfast groups, lunch and Mass with Bishop Gabino Zavala, Pax Christi USA Board Episcopal President.
For more information, registration and volunteering, visit www.stcamiluscenter.org; call 323-225-4461 x221 for Fr. Chris Ponnet, SC Regional Coordinator/Pax Christi USA Board.
When: Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 8:30am to 5pm (7:30 Registration)
Where: PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION: Mount Saint Mary’s College, Doheny Campus (McIntyre Hall, Donohue Conference Center) 10 Chester Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Registration is to be done thru Religious Education Office, with a notation for the Pax Christi Assembly Track -- Cost is $25 -- contact Fr. Chris Ponnet at cponnet@stcamillus.ftml.net or 323-225-4461 ext 221
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8. Ignatian Volunteer Corps 2010 Madonna Della Strada Award Celebration ~~ Sunday, October 10, 2010
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The Ignatian Volunteer Corps is a Jesuit affiliated ministry of adult volunteers, often 50 years of age and over, who share their talents, skills and life experiences with organizations that directly assist those who are poor or advocate on issues of poverty and social justice. Ignatian Volunteers are provided opportunities to reflect and pray on their experience of service in the Ignatian spiritual tradition, thus enriching their service and presence with those they serve.
This year they are honoring the Most Reverend Joseph M. Sartoris, retired Auxiliary Bishop of the San Pedro Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, for his life-time of service, especially with those most in need.
Please join us in honoring Bishop Sartoris at this celebration.
When: Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 4pm to 7pm
Where: Loyola Marymount University, University Hall, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
To make a reservation or for more information, contact Anne Hansen, IVC LA Director, at (805) 987-9807.
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9. Launch of the Creation Sustainability Ministry for the Archdiocese ~~ October 10, 17, 28 and 31, 2010
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Cardinal Mahony will be announcing the establishment of the Creation Sustainability Ministry. Through this ministry, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will be joining with Catholics around the world in putting our religious mandates of Creation, along with our calling to be proper stewards of life into practice. The Archdiocesan Office of Justice and Peace, along with the Office of Synod Implementation, has formed the Creation Sustainability Committee (CSC). Its purpose is to assist our faith communities to reflect upon our calling to be co-creators, to become more environmentally sustainable, and to generate meaningful dialogue with the larger Southern California community as it faces environmental challenges.
To celebrate this ministry, the Regional Bishops have selected a venue for their efforts towards energy efficient and other sustainable practices. Each Bishop will be offering a mass to launch this ministry and parish leaders are invited to attend to learn more about efforts your parish can undertake to make your facilities more sustainable and efficient.
The calendar for all these events is as follows:
San Fernando Region: Sunday, October 10, 2010 at the 12:30pm Mass at Mary Immaculate Church, 10390 Remick Avenue, Pacoima.
San Pedro Region: Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 2:00pm at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 515 W. Opp Street, Wilmington.
San Gabriel Region: Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 12:45pm at Holy Family Church, 1527 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena.
Santa Barbara Region: Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 11:00am at Bishop Garcia Diego High School, 4000 La Colina Rd., Santa Barbara.
Our Lady of the Angels Region: Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 11:00am at St. Jerome Church, 5550 Thornburn St, Los Angeles.
Thank you for your help in this matter. Should you have any questions please call Joan Harper at (213) 637-7560 or email at jbharper@la-archdiocese.org.
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10. Immigration and Elections ~~ October 25, 2010
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Be the Light of the World: Issues for a Diverse Christian Community
WHAT: Immigration and Elections
WHERE: Our Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church (2060 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles,
CA 90027; 323-664-2111; www.omogc.org)
WHEN: Monday, October 25, 2010 at 7pm
Admission Free
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11. Save the Date: Symposium on Immigration ~~ October 30, 2010
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The San Gabriel Region Pastoral Council's Committee on Social Justice will be sponsoring a symposium on immigration. Please watch future Newsblasts for more information. All are welcome.
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010
Where: Holy Family, 1527 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena
TIME: 9-4 p.m.
The JustFaith Leadership Team for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is a co- sponsor of the Immigration Symposium Saturday, October 30th, "Walk in My Shoes", to be held at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena. We strongly encourage all JustFaith grads to participate at the symposium and then stay after to join other graduates for the JustFaith Graduate event that will start immediately afterward. The event will start with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Alexander Salazar followed by appetizers and desserts and a debrief about the symposium. This debrief/fellowship will conclude with the graduates organizing some form of action that will advocate for positive change in the broken immigration system. Be sure to watch the Justice and Peace Newsblast for more details. Contact Tony Fadale (a.fadale@verizon.net) with your questions about the JustFaith gathering.
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12. Speaking from the Heart: Witness to Integrity ~~ November 13, 2010
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The Immaculate Heart Community presents The Anita Caspary Lecture Series
With Sr. Sandra Schneiders, (Monroe IHM). Sr. Sandra is Professor Emerita of New Testament and Spirituality Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University And The Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley
When: Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: American Film Institute, 2021 N. Western Ave. (Western & Los Feliz Blvd.)
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Cost is $20; $16-seniors & students, reservations advised
(323)466-2157; ihmla@immaculateheartcommunity.org
www.immaculateheartcommunity.org
- Action Alerts
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C. Ongoing Programs/Resources/General Information
- Highlights from Pax Christi USA National Conference
- New Campus Web Site on Catholic Social Teaching
- We Cry Justice! Catholic Social Teaching for MTV Kids
- Christian Brothers Investment Services Hotels and Human Trafficking Initiative
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1. Highlights from Pax Christi USA National Conference
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For more information about Pax Christi and the recent national conference, please visit:
http://www.paxchristiusa.org/NationalConference2010highlights.asp
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2. New Campus Web Site on Catholic Social Teaching
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The US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development has collaborated with eleven Catholic organizations to create a new Web site to help campus ministers, students, and young adults promote Catholic social teaching.
The site features Catholic social teaching resources, prayer materials, small group guides, tools for action, and multimedia such as videos and podcasts.
Read the press release at http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2010/10-073.shtml. Go to the website at www.usccb.org/campus to explore the site.
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3. We Cry Justice! Catholic Social Teaching for MTV Kids
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Catholic Social Teaching as never seen before – in songs and music videos. Perfect for your school assembly, high school or confirmation retreat, youth rally, food fast, college campus.
From ACTS Evangelism & Worship and Heartbeat Records, in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services. Created and perfomed by Sal Solo. To see the YouTube trailer search We Cry Justice! For info or to book, contact Cecilia Byars at (630) 378-0982. wecryjustice.org
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4 Christian Brothers Investment Services Hotels and Human Trafficking Initiative
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In April, 2010, 300 clients of Christian Brothers Investment Services, faith-based organizations, and socially responsible investors, including members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), sent a letter to eight major hotels with chains in South Africa to learn about actions being taken to combat human trafficking and child sexual exploitation in advance of The World Cup. While not responsible for these crimes, hotels can help to stop the use of their facilities for these purposes. We asked the hotels if they were training staff to be observant to signs of human trafficking, working with local authorities to protect victims, encouraging employees to report incidents to hotel management, and publicly reporting to stakeholders on progress.
Thanks to your support, we now have information from all the hotels we contacted. To read CBIS’ full report, go to http://www.cbisonline.com/page.asp?id=1047 for a review of hotel responses, policies and programs to address child sexual exploitation. The report’s major findings include:
Remember, when you stay at a hotel, be sure to give a letter to the front desk to share your concerns about human trafficking. To download the letter, visit http://www.cbisonline.com/page.asp?id=1017. Please let us know if you have used the letter and if you have taken other steps to encourage hotels to combat human trafficking.
Be sure to check CBIS’ SRI Action Center at www.cbisonline.com in the coming months for more ways to become involved and share your concerns. Thank you for your interest in and assistance with improving the social and environmental performance of corporations.
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- Most Reverend Alexander Salazar, Executive Director
- Sr. Gail Young, S.S.S. , Program Coordinator (213) 637-7690
- Joan Harper, Program Consultant (213) 637-7560
- Office of Justice and Peace
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
3424 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2202
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