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Pope's World Day of Peace Message: "If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation"
In his 2010 World Day of Peace Message, Pope Benedict XVI says, "The environment must be seen as God's gift to all people, and the use we make of it entails a shared responsibility for all humanity, especailly the poor and future generations." To read the entire message along with educational resources, click here.
Office for Social Concerns Environmental Justice Webpage, click here.
Health Care Reform
Bishops applaud efforts to expand health care to all. Emphasize need to guarantee federal money does not go to abortion. Need to address flaws in health reform plan just passed.
USCCB Statement | USCCB Health Care Reform Website
Response to Earthquake in Haiti
U.S. Catholics reach out to Haiti's earthquake victims. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. To learn more on how to help, visit our disaster response website, click here | Diocesan Collection Update
Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth)
New Encyclical Letter by Pope Benedict XVI
In Caritas in Veritate, Pope Benedict XVI addresses the social and economic challenges of today. He explores the current economic crisis, poverty, globalization, ecology, and personal and corporate ethics, click here.
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