The Social Justice Department in the archdiocese works to engage in action-oriented activities that promote and enliven the social teaching of the Church in our communities. The three main themes are Justice, Peace, and Human Rights. Everything that the department does is tied to the Catholic Social Teachings of the Catholic Church.
The Social Justice Office works closely with the Reverence for Life and the Social Justice Commissions. Commissions are comprised of representatives from across the Archdiocese and serve to discern, plan. and carry out annual campaigns on behalf of the Bishop, to engage and support the work of parishes. If you are interested in participating or learning more about either of these commissions, please contact Tashia.
March 9th, 22 - A huge shout out to all the new Social Justice Commission Memebers who attended our Orientation Gathering. For more information on the Commission please check out our page.
Feb 18th, 22 - A huge shout out to all the new Reverence for Life members who attended our Come and See event. For more information on the Commission please check out our page: Website Page
Feb 13th, 22 - Laudator Si Action Platform Launch - If you missed it here is the link to the video and the website: Video & Website
Jan 8th, 22 - Several Ecumenical churches in Regina have heard the cry of the poor and taken up action to build community, restore dignity, and feed hungry people through the generous support of local congregations in Regina. Big thanks to Christ the King, and Resurrection who have hosted a lunch. For more information on how you can help, email Nick Jesson at [email protected]
Sept 21st, 22 - A big thank you to everyone who attended the session on What a wonderful experience! Tashia will be following up with you in the next few days. We will be having our second session to continue this discernment process in late Oct – early Nov. This date will be based on your needs.
Ever wondered what restorative justice is or how you can get more involved? Click here to check out
Check out the Development & Peace website here
Development and Peace (The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace) is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis. Development and Peace is a membership-led organization supported by parish collections, individual donations and government grants, principally from Global Affairs Canada.
If you want more information on the Church’s vast Catholic Social Teachings, check out these links:
Development and Peace Caritas Canada - CST pages
Catholic Community Services - short written synopsis
Trócaire (Ireland's D&P) - 3 minute video on CST
The Bible Project - Justice, Righteousness, and Relationship
Interview with Joe Gunn, "Journey to Justice Reflections on Canadian Christian Activism" - Subject Matters, Salt + Light production
Breaking in the Habit - OFM (Franciscans) 10 minute video on CST
Catholic Social Teachings: Faith in a Better World - Under Construction right now...
Click here to check out our many resources for The Season of Creation, Laudato Si`, and Growing up in the Garden
For information on resources or possible action items please click here to check out our Indigenous Relations page.
In order to engage with our local and global communities, we work with several different organizations. Please check out these links:
Development & Peace Caritas Canada
Page URL: http://archregina.sk.ca/social-justice