Social Justice Resources
 Saturday, May 17
Join this community walk around Oakland's beautiful Lake Merritt to raise
awareness about the more than 60,00 people who live in poverty and 125
violent deaths in the City of Oakland. Registration begins at 8:00am, walk
at 9:00 starting at the Lake Merritt Bandstand. The community fair after the
walk includes information on how you can get involved. Free t-shirts,
snacks, children's activities and live performances! Sponsored by the City
of Oakland
Community Action Partnership and
Catholic Charities of the East Bay.
More information |
Download the flyer
| Press Release 
 May 18, 2008, 1-5pm
The vision of the Gospels and Catholic Social Teaching speaks to life-giving choices on behalf of a world that struggles to survive. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore some new possibilities for your life, your parish, your heart! A workshop with
Jack Jezreel introducing the JustFaith program will be held at St. Isidore's in Danville on May 18, 2008, 1-5pm (doors
open at 12:30). $15 includes snack buffet. Space is limited, so register
today! Registration deadline: Thursday, May 15.
More information |
Register now!
JustFaith Alums Meet
Recent and past graduates of JustFaith will gather for dinner and a talk
with Jack Jezreel on Sunday, May 18 at St. John Vianney in Walnut Creek
(5:00–9:30pm). Small and large-group discussion and a graduation ceremony
for recent graduates will be included. $15 includes dinner (scholarships
available in case of need). Registration deadline: Thursday, May 15.
Register today!
More information | Register now!
 World Environmental
Day is June 5
Celebrate with these
ten things
you can do to preserve and protect the gift of God's creation.
We included these tips recently for
Earth Day
on April 22.
 The
California Catholic Conference has
recently created an important Immigration Statement that is to be released
by each Bishop in accordance with local efforts and programs.
Bishop Vigneron asks that each parish distribute this statement to its parishioners. We recommend inserting copies in the weekly bulletin or posting it somewhere in the church. For more information, please contact me at 510-267-8379 or
jwatkins@oakdiocese.org.
Download: Immigration Statement |
Declaración sobre la inmigración
 You can make a big difference in just five minutes! That's all it will take to send an email or letter to your elected officials. You will learn how Catholic social teaching can be applied to the issues of the day, and join your voice with those of thousands of other Catholics across the Golden State.
Sign up now |
More information
Justice for Immigrants Campaign
Health Care Crisis
 Currently there are several proposals in Sacramento to reform health care in California.
This flyer
discusses aspects of Catholic Social Teaching on health care as well as questions and web resources
for learning more about the various proposals. Use it as a bulletin insert or educational handout and share with
your parish or other groups.
Download the flyer
Global Solidarity
 Advocacy groups and other resources Looking for opportunities to get involved? We have a great list of advocacy groups and other resources
to help you out. Sign up for email alerts and more, and get
involved!
Advocacy groups |
Legislative advocacy info sheet
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