Labor Day is a national holiday with a clear and direct connection to Catholic Social Teaching. From the landmark encyclical “Rerum Novarum” in 1891, through Pope John Paul II’s “On Human Work” in 1981, and now in each Labor Day Statement issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Church has given unwavering...
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Recent monsoon rains have caused disastrous conditions and unimaginable suffering for the people of Pakistan. Catholic Relief Services, who have been working in Pakistan since 1954, are calling on the Catholic community for a generous and compassionate response to relief efforts there. The following story by Liz O’Neill, CRS Communcations Officer for Europe, the...
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The U.S. Senate has postponed action on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) until mid-September. Although supporters are disappointed by the delay, it is hoped that the extra time will allow for more discussion and reflection that will lead to the ratification of this important treaty. Take the opportunity to learn more about it...
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We’ve received this message from Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity: Habitat NEEDS volunteers to help construct homes! Please join us in helping 3 families attain their dream of homeownership! Volunteers needed for the following dates: August 7,8, 11, 12, 13 at 1216 Goldenwood Drive, West Fargo Register online at www.lakeagassizhabitat.org or by calling the...
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For decades, the Vatican, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and countless peace advocates from all over the world have worked for a world without nuclear weapons. Jean Sammnon, Field Coordinator for the National Catholic Social Justice Lobby “Network” has sent us this message: A new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) was signed by...
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North Dakota Peace Coalition President  Paddy McLaughlin has shared the following information with us: The North Dakota Peace Coalition joins with The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum of Japan in presenting a collection of photographs taken of Hiroshima before, during and after the US dropping of the First Atomic Bomb. This display coincides with the 65th...
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Looking for Affordable Housing? Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity is now taking applications for 2011 Habitat Homes in Cass and Clay counties. General requirements include family need, ability to pay the monthly mortgage payments, willingness to complete sweat equity hours, and attendance at one of the Orientation Sessions scheduled for mid-July or early August....
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I recently received the following letter from the President of Catholic Relief Services: Dear Friend, As we commemorate our nation’s independence and its values of liberty and justice for all, it is a shocking fact that slavery and human trafficking have been experiencing a dramatic resurgence in recent years. Trafficking in persons is the...
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We adults need to take the time to listen to what young people are saying, especially when they show such insight and wisdom.
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As the month of June, Torture Awareness Month, comes to a close, Sr.Diana Ortiz, Washington, DC, Officer Director of Pax Christi USA and torture survivor herself, offers us this message: In so many of the countries that make up our world, torture is an everyday occurrence. In response to this cruel fact, in 1998,...
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