Weekly Justice Highlights

In the Spirit of St. Vincent:  Call U.S. Congressional members at 1.800.826.3688 (NO charges) urging them to pass a responsible budget that addresses sequestration and to raise the debt ceiling without political games and protects families struggling with poverty and hunger.  Individuals may also click here (scroll down) to edit a message to Congress.  

Immigration:  U.S. citizens are invited to call U.S. Representatives (1.866.940.2439; NO charges) urging them to oppose the SAFE Act that increases deportations, racial profiling and criminalizes undocumented immigrants.  

Care of Earth:  The Feast of St. Francis is October 4.  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.    

Urge Coke, Pepsi and ABF to show zero tolerance for land grabs that produce sugar for soft drinks here.    

Urge U.S. Representatives to sign a "Dear Colleague" letter to stop Fast Track for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement by clicking here.   

On September 20, a Honduran Court ordered that internationally respected indigenous leader Berta Caceres, coordinator of the Lenca organization COPINH, be jailed.  Individuals are invited to urge Honduran and U.S. officials to drop these charges.   

Urge U.S. Representatives not to undermine the historic opportunity for diplomacy with Iran.

Human Trafficking Resource:  An educational resource for secondary teachers on human trafficking is located here.   

Bardstown, KY:  On October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Faithful Citizenship Luncheon at St. Thomas Parish Center (870 St. Thomas Lane), Jimmy Morris (local farmer) will discuss the topic, "Natural Gas Liquids pipelines: Karst and Farm Issues."  All are invited to attend and bring their own sack lunch.