Weekly Justice Highlights

In solidarity with those marginalized: On September 29, Senators Robert Menendez and Patrick Leahy introduced the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3932). It includes key elements that both Republicans and Democrats have supported in the past: Border enforcement, interior enforcement, worksite enforcement, reforming America’s legal immigration system, legalization of undocumented individuals, immigration integration and other reforms. Included in this bill are the DREAM Act, AgJobs and Uniting American Families Act. U.S. citizens are encouraged to contact U.S. Senators for support of this bill by phone or by clicking here (Act this week)

In the Spirit of St. Vincent: A prayer service for the International Day for Eradication of Poverty is located here

Care of Earth: Congratulate President Obama for recently announcing the White House is going solar here (Act this week)

Other Potential Actions:
Pope Benedict XVI has called for a Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops from October 10 to 24 in Rome. Please pray for the success of this synod as bishops from the seven Catholic Churches in the Middle East and bishops from other parts of the world as they meet together and for our sisters and brothers in the Middle East. A webpage from the USCCB Office of International Justice and Peace is available.

Catholic Relief Services continues to invite U.S. citizens to urge President Obama to do everything he can for a peaceful and stable Sudan by clicking here (Act this week)

KY Congressional District #2: As individuals continue discernment in preparation for the voting season, this link , asks a series of questions about a dozen issues and shows which US Senate and US Congressperson agrees with your views.

Louisville: As a follow-up to the last CLOUT Assembly, Attorney General Jack Conway has agreed to a hearing on the issue of payday loans at St. Michael Catholic Church (12709 Taylorsville Road- near Taylorsville Rd and I-265) on Wednesday, October 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. If individuals know of victims who wish to share their story on pay day loan lending, please contact Robert Owens at 502.583.1267 or 502.797.6870(cell). It is also highly important that individuals who are able to attend this hearing do so in support of the issue.

Louisville: The Douglas Loop Peace Vigil has changed its regular vigil held at Bardstown Road and Douglas on the first Sunday of the month. Beginning in October, it will be on the second Sundays (i.e. October 10), from 5 to 6 p.m. Please continue bringing signs and banners focused on peacemaking and ending war and occupation everywhere.