Feast of St Joseph the Worker

1 May 2012

The Pastoral Letter for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker is entitled 'The Dignity of Work: More than a Casual Concern'

Download the Document - A4 format (PDF)

Download the Document -three-column format (PDF)

Discussion Guide - 2012 World Day of Peace message

The theme of Pope Benedict's 2012 World Day of Peace message is: Educating Young People in Justice and Peace.

The ACSJC Discussion Guide provides a summary of the Pope's message, some points for reflection and discussion, and prayer.

Download the document - PDF

2012 Social Justice Diary - Order Now

The 2012 Diary includes the dates of significant events, anniversaries and special days which celebrate particular aspects of social justice.

A social justice program is provided for the full year. An essential resource for teachers and parishes.

For more information Click here (PDF)

Social Justice Sunday 2011 - 25 September

Orders are now being taken for the Social Justice Statement

Building Bridges, Not Walls: Prisons and the justice system

Letter from Archbishop Philip Wilson (pdf)
Order form (pdf) 
Summary (pdf)
Media release (pdf)
Liturgy notes (pdf)
Community and schools resource (pdf)
PowerPoint presentation (pptx)

Social Justice Statement 2011–2012 (pdf)
Social Justice Statement 2011–2012 (doc)

Launch Addresses

Reading the Signs of the Times - See, Judge, Act

The following discussion guides have been prepared for individuals and groups seeking to engage with current social justice issues using the Church's social teachings to inform their judgement and action. Each discussion guide marks the anniversary this year of major social encyclicals.

Reading the signs of the times (pdf)
Rerum Novarum (1891) (pdf) 
Quadragesimo Anno (1931) (pdf) 
Mater et Magistra (1961) (pdf)
Octogesima Adveniens (1971) (pdf)
Laborem Exercens (1981) (pdf)
Centesimus Annus (1991) (pdf)