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:
- Yard and Bake Sale for Mama’s Hot Tamales Café ~~ August 21-22, 2010
- An Evening with Fr. Greg Boyle~~ August 24, 2010
- Annual Labor Day Mass~~ September 6, 2010
- An evening with the Women of Wisdom and Fr. Kennedy S.J.~~Sep. 13
- Archdiocesan Public Policy Luncheon~~ September 24, 2010
- Pax Christi So. California Regional Assembly and Conference ~~ October 2, 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. Yard and Bake Sale for Mama’s Hot Tamales Café ~~ August 21-22, 2010
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Please join Mama’s for their fundraiser. They will have equipment, art, books, clothing, videos, dvd’s cd’s and more. Baked goods are provided by the small business participants in their training program.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 8/21-22, 2010 from 10am to 6pm
Where: Mama’s Hot Tamales Café, 2122 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 487-7474 mama@mamashottamales.com
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2. An Evening with Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.~~ Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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St. Bernardine of Siena Church invites you to attend an evening celebration of "Tattoos on the Heart," by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
WHERE: St. Bernardine of Siena Church, 24410 Calvert Street, Woodland Hills, CA
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
WHAT: Fr. Greg sharing reflections from his book, Tattoos of the Heart and Book
signing
Fr. Greg Boyle is the founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries, located in downtown Los Angeles and now a national model, which serves 8,000 gang members from 700 different gangs. It is the largest gang intervention agency in the country and provides job training, mental health counseling, free tattoo removal, a charter school, and many other services.
Fr. Boyle condenses his work with these gang members - the homies - into a book of amazing stories and essays entitled Tattoos on the Heart. He relays, with humor and breathtaking compassion, the heartbreaking and uplifting stories that surround him every day. Filled with humor and generosity, it's an inspiring book at how to stay faithful in spite of failure and how to meet the world with a loving heart.
Come and hear Fr. Boyle as he shares reflections from Tattoos on the Heart. Books will be on sale at the presentation, and Fr. Boyle will be available to sign copies. All net proceeds from this book go to Homeboy Industries, a non-profit organization.
Fr. Greg will be on hand to sign his new book, "Tattoos on the Heart." Copies will be available, and purchase prior to the event is highly recommended.
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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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 Shadow: 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
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Please call Sr. Gail at 213-637-7690 for more information!
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6. 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 Sr. Diane Ortiz, OSU (Guatemala Survivor of Torture and Pax Christi Washing DC Office Director); 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 9:30am to 5pm
Where: PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION: St Matthias High School, 7851 Gardendale St., Downey
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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7. 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, August 16, 2010
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
Admission Free
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8. 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.
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9. 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
- Urge Senators to Ratify New START Treaty to Verifiably Reduce Nuclear Weapons!
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1. Urge Senators to Ratify New START Treaty to Verifiably Reduce Nuclear Weapons!
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Summary: President Obama and President Medvedev of Russia signed a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) on April 8, 2010. The New START Treaty: reduces deployed strategic warheads to 1550, 30 percent below the existing ceiling; limits both nations to no more than 700 delivery vehicles; and includes new verification requirements. The Treaty was submitted to the U.S. Senate for ratification on May 13. The Treaty will be under Senate consideration for some weeks or months.
Take Action:
You are receiving this alert because you have a Senator who is on the Committee on Foreign Relations, which may vote on the Treaty soon. (See list on the next page.) Contact your Senators today and urge them to support the New START Treaty because it makes our nation and world safer by reducing nuclear weapons in a verifiable way. To contact your Senators, visit http://capwiz.com/catholicbishops/ or www.senate.gov or call using the office numbers on the next page.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Stephen Colecchi, Director, International Justice and Peace, 202-541-3196, scolecchi@usccb.org or visit: www.usccb.org/sdwp/international.
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C. Ongoing Programs/Resources/General Information
- Highlights from Pax Christi USA National Confernce
- New Campus Web Site on Catholic Social Teaching
- We Cry Justice! Catholic Social Teaching for MTV Kids
- Just Faith Returns in Santa Monica ~~ Beginning the week of August 25, 2010
- Christian Brothers Investment Services Hotels and Human Trafficking Initiative
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1. Hightlights 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. Just Faith Returns in Santa Monica ~~ Beginning the week of August 25, 2010
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JustFaith, used in over 1,000 parishes and churches involving 20,000 people, is a 30-week process that empowers participants to develop a passion and thirst for justice, and prepares them for the work of social ministry.
JustFaith focuses on discipleship—engagement in the life of Jesus—and the call to be about God’s dream of justice and compassion in a world scarred by the domestic and global crisis called poverty. Meeting weekly, small groups of 10–15 people employ books, videos, discussion, prayer, retreats and hands-on experiences. The intent is to provide a tapestry of learning opportunities that emphasize and enliven the healing work of God’s compassion found in scripture, church history and teaching, and faithful witnesses.
St. Monica Catholic Community is hosting a Just Faith course for this upcoming year.
When: Beginning the week of August 25, 2010 at 7pm and continuing on Wednesday nights till the end of May, 2011.
Where: St. Monica Catholic Community, 725 California, Santa Monica
Contact Rebecca Mendoza at Rebecca Mendoza 310-338-9321/ beccalvm@hotmail.com or
Dennis Hardwick at 818-535-8099 dennisphardwick@yahoo.com for more information. Go to http://www.justfaith.org for general information on the Just Faith program.
PLEASE NOTE: For information on JustFaith programs in other parishes please contact Tony Fadale at a.fadale@verizon.net or at (310) 542-9696.
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5 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
tel: 213-637-7690
