Weekly Justice Highlights

Human Trafficking:  The September issue of Stop Trafficking co-sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth is located here.      

Immigration:  September 9 began 40 days of prayer, fasting and advocacy for immigration reform nationally.  The website fast action contains weekly petitions and prayers for the forty days.  Additionally, U.S. citizens may phone U.S. Representatives (1.866.940.2439; NO charges apply) to support comprehensive immigration reform that unites families and creates a path to citizenship and oppose the SAFE Act (H.R. 2278) that would encourage racial profiling and harm community safety, expand mandatory and indefinite detention and criminalize all immigration violations. 

Care of Earth:  As the Feast of St. Francis draws near, individuals and groups are invited to view a presentation on climate change sponsored by the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change.  Resources for parishes, colleges and high schools are located here.     

Water:  The magazine, Worldviews, has a special issue on "Living Water" that includes articles from around the world located here.         

Urge President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt safety standards that prevent chemical disasters such as the one in TX this past April where 15 people lost their lives after a fertilizer plant exploded.  

Urge U.S. and Honduran officials to respect indigenous and peasant rights as they struggle to protect their land and territories from being grabbed by big companies. (Scroll down)    

Scarboro Missions is pleased to announce the publication of this revised version of comprehensive guidelines for multi faith prayer located here.   

Louisville: Assumption High School (2170 Tyler Lane) is presenting a Social Justice Series designed by students to educate adults on social justice issues.  Events are free and open to the public.  The first is scheduled for Sept. 15 from 6:30 - 8 pm on The Environment: What is hurting the environment and what can we do about it? by Tim Darst.

Louisville: On September 24 at 4:45 p.m., women and their male allies will march to shatter the silence (symbolized by night) that tends to surround sexual and domestic violence, raise awareness about the various forms of violence, and provide support to survivors, partners, family members and friends.  Individuals will gather at MCSquare at Spalding University (large green space on Breckenridge between 3rd and 4th Street next to the ELC building).  For more information, contact Mens Work at 502.494.9044 or www.mensworkinc.com 

Louisville:  On October 5, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (508 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207) is hosting a recycling program where individuals may come from 9 to 1 p.m. and drop off recyclables.   Recycle old household electronics and raise money for the Catholic Charities while also helping protect the environment.   Items unacceptable and requiring a charge will include batteries, light bulbs, ballasts and appliances.  Visit this site for a complete list of acceptable items.