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Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change

agiovannoni — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:43:52 +0000

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change
A Different World is Possible!

Keynote Speaker: Daniel Groody, CSC, Ph.D
When: Saturday February 11, 2012, 8:30 am to 4 pm Read more...

Catholic Bishops of California Support Life and Family Initiatives

agiovannoni — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:24:28 +0000

Wrongfully Imprisoned Man, Now Free, Works to Replace Death Penalty in California

agiovannoni — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:14:01 +0000

Help Replace the Death Penalty in California! Read more...

U.S. Bishops Oppose HHS Edict

agiovannoni — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:47:47 +0000

The USCCB has called the Obama adminstration's decision to demand the inclusion of contraceptives and sterilization in nearly all health plans "literally unconscionable." According to Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Read more...

Urgent: Protect Unemployed People and Their Families This Christmas

agiovannoni — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:14:35 +0000

The situation is dire:

Please call your representatives now and urge them to protect unemployed workers and their families by extending emergency unemployment programs! The House of Representatives will vote TODAY or TOMORROW on a package that includes unemployment programs. Read more...

Urgent: Protect Unemployed People and Their FamiliesThis Christmas

agiovannoni — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:20:41 +0000

When the economy fails to paroduce enough decent jobs, there is a moral obligation to protect workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. At the end of this year, many unemployed workers throughout the country and their families could lose the basic income security that is provided to them through their unemployment benefits. Read more...

Free Holiday Meals

agiovannoni — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:54:31 +0000

Free Holiday Meals in Santa Clara County
Second Harvest Food Bank has provided a list of several places in Santa Clara County offering holiday meals and celebration. Please pass on the good news.

Click here for flyer Read more...

In the Spirit of St. Francis and the Sultan: Timely New Module from JustFaith Ministries

agiovannoni — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:27:19 +0000

In the Spirit of St. Read more...

Holiday Shopping with a Conscience

agiovannoni — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:18:22 +0000

GIFTING WITH A CONSCIENCE
Alternatives to Consumer Oriented Shopping
Christmas "gifting" can be an expression of solidarity with the poor and vulnerable. Opportunities include: Read more...

Save the Date: Youth Mentoring Conference with Fr. Greg Boyle

agiovannoni — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:35:42 +0000

When: March 10th, 2012, 9 am-12 pm
Where: Santa Clara University
Sponsored by: The Diocese of San Jose and Santa Clara University
Keynote Speaker: Fr. Greg Boyle S.J. Author of Tattoos on the Heart Read more...

Pope Benedict's Comments on Climate Change

agiovannoni — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:38:46 +0000

Anticipating the meeting in Durban, South Africa, Pope Benedict XVI urged the international community to reach an agreement on the dire and complex problem of climate change, noting its disproportionate impact on poor and vulnerable populations. "I hope that all members of the international community can agree on a responsible, credible and supportive response to this worrisome and c Read more...

Victory for Life and Dignity: Oregon Governer Halts Executions

agiovannoni — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:18:06 +0000

Statement from Ana Zamora of Death Penalty Focus
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Annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Collection

Rjiminez — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:38:18 +0000

The annual CCHD collection takes place this year on November 19-20 in the parishes of the San Jose Diocese. Collection resources have been shipped to all parishes. Read more...

Action Alert from CRS: The Life and Death Implications of Proposed Cuts to Poverty-Focused International Aid

agiovannoni — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:09:38 +0000

At this moment, Congress stands poised to let severe cuts in life-saving international aid to the poor happen by November 23. According to Deacon Joe Symkowich of Catholic Relief Services, West Region, these cuts will amount to “death sentences” for poor and vulnerable people, especially those just barely surviving the cruel drought and famine in the Horn of Africa and other c Read more...

Prayer for Flood Victims in Thailand

agiovannoni — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:43:18 +0000

Severe Flooding Crisis in Thailand: CRS Responds Read more...

Workers in the Vineyard: Developing Effective Respect Life and Social Justice Ministry

agiovannoni — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:26:14 +0000

Featuring Tom Ulrich, Author of Strategies for Success: Parish Social Ministry

When: Saturday, November 5th, 2011 (9:00 – 3:00 PM)

Where: Christ the Light Cathedral Conference Center 2121 Harrison Street Oakland, CA, 94612 Read more...

Silicon Valley Food Justice Summit: Come Learn How Food and Justice are Intimately Connected

agiovannoni — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:28:01 +0000

Did Mass on Labor Day weekend make you more aware of food justice? Want to learn more? Read more...

PACT Faith Communities Divest Millions to Hold Big Banks Accountable

agiovannoni — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:08:43 +0000

On Wednesday, October 12th, People Acting in Community Together (PACT) faith leaders staged a powerful public witness against Bank of America and Wells Fargo, denouncing the banks' unjust and illegal foreclosure practices, and collectively divesting millions of dollars out of these banks. Father Eddie Samaniego, Pastor of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in East San Jose, announced his p Read more...

Say NO to the Death Penalty in Santa Clara County

agiovannoni — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:41:25 +0000

Please attend the Forum on the Death PenalyThursday October 13th from 5-9 pm at the Board of Supervisors Chamber, 70 West Hedding in San Jose. Your attendance is extremely important.
Thank your for your support.

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CCHD Community Development Grants Available

batton — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:36:19 +0000

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DSJ Justice Blog

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change A Different World is Possible!

Catholic Bishops of California Support Life and Family Initiatives

Wrongfully Imprisoned Man, Now Free, Works to Replace Death Penalty in California

U.S. Bishops Oppose HHS Edict

Urgent: Protect Unemployed People and Their Families This Christmas

Urgent: Protect Unemployed People and Their FamiliesThis Christmas

Free Holiday Meals

In the Spirit of St. Francis and the Sultan: Timely New Module from JustFaith Ministries

Holiday Shopping with a Conscience

Save the Date: Youth Mentoring Conference with Fr. Greg Boyle

Pope Benedict's Comments on Climate Change

Victory for Life and Dignity: Oregon Governer Halts Executions

Statement from Ana Zamora of Death Penalty Focus

Annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Collection

Action Alert from CRS: The Life and Death Implications of Proposed Cuts to Poverty-Focused International Aid

Prayer for Flood Victims in Thailand

Workers in the Vineyard: Developing Effective Respect Life and Social Justice Ministry

Featuring Tom Ulrich, Author of Strategies for Success: Parish Social Ministry

Silicon Valley Food Justice Summit: Come Learn How Food and Justice are Intimately Connected

PACT Faith Communities Divest Millions to Hold Big Banks Accountable

Say NO to the Death Penalty in Santa Clara County

CCHD Community Development Grants Available

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change
A Different World is Possible!