DSJ Justice Blog

Urgent: Tell your Senators to Support a Just and Moral 2012 Farm Bill

agiovannoni — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:35:40 +0000

Our senators will be home for the Memorial Day recess: please contact them regarding the 2012 Farm Bill, upon which they will vote when they return from break. Their decisions will have life and death consequences for poor, vulnerable, and hungry people at home and abroad. The Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development (JPHD) of the US Bishops Conference (USCCB) in pa Read more...

California Bishops Issue Statement Commemorating Founding of United Farm Workers

agiovannoni — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:58:10 +0000

The Bishops of California have issued a statement to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Farm Workers' union. Read more...

Misa de los Inmigrantes Concert

agiovannoni — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:50:26 +0000

Justice for Immigrants Benefit Concert: Misa de los Inmigrantes
Come hear the beautiful "Mass of the Immigrant" concert, composed by Henry Mollicone and performed under the direction of Leroy Kromm. A reception with live "Jarocho" music and dance will follow.
When: June 9th, 2012, 8 pm Read more...

PACT Public Event: Becoming Champions for Senior Citizens

agiovannoni — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:50:44 +0000

Our seniors are going without essential services and goods in Santa Clara County. Come to this Community Action meeting on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 7 pm at Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. Click here for flyer

Vulnerable Workers: A Public Forum

agiovannoni — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:31:30 +0000

All are invited to this public forum on the issues and concerns of vulnerable workers in Santa Clara County.
When: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Avenue Read more...

Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Local Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

agiovannoni — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:04:00 +0000

The message at the heart of Catholic social teaching has always been justice and hope for the poor. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is Catholic social teaching in action.

Local diocesan grants are available annually. The maximum award is $10,000. Applications are due on May 15 and must be received by 5:00 pm Read more...

Come Learn How You Can End Hunger: Bread for the World Event!

agiovannoni — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:16:49 +0000

David Gist to Visit Santa Clara County April 26
Come Learn How you Can End Hunger! Read more...

Save the Date: A Symposium on Crime, Punishment and the Common Good in California

agiovannoni — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:43:24 +0000

A Symposium on Crime, Punishment and the Common Good in California
Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, Ca 90045
Our Vision
• Raise awareness of restorative justice as a better system of justice for victims, offenders and communities Read more...

Reflecting on the Call to Faithful Citizenship in an Election Year

agiovannoni — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:46:58 +0000

As Catholics, we are called to raise our voices in the public square on issues affecting the full spectrum of life and human dignity. The U.S. Read more...

Earth Day 2012: St Francis Pledge Resources

agiovannoni — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:21:36 +0000

Bishop McGrath is encouraging all parishes in the San Jose Diocese to sponsor a St. Read more...

United States Bishops Offer Resources for Religious Liberty

agiovannoni — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:48:48 +0000

The Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has called for a nationwide effort to protect religious freedom and conscience rights. To that end, they have offered prayer cards in English and Spanish. Click Read more...

Lenten and Good Friday Resources to End the Use of the Death Penalty

agiovannoni — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:18:32 +0000

Catholic Mobilizing Network has developed excellent Lenten resources for individuals, parishes, and larger institutions to reflect on the use of the death penalty, including prayers and resources for California
These include:
• "A Good Friday Prayer Service to End the Death Penalty" by Bro. Brian Halderman, S.M. (Marianist) Read more...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at St. Julie's and Help the Story Telling Project of "Justice for Immigrants"

agiovannoni — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:03:30 +0000

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at St. Julie’s
When: Saturday, March 17, 5 - 10 pm
Where: Sullivan Center, St. Julie Billiart Parish, 366 St. Julie Dr, San Jose, CA 95119 Read more...

SAFE California Campaign to Replace the Death Penalty Will Qualify for November Ballot

agiovannoni — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:41:37 +0000

In an historic moment for the state of California, The SAFE California Campaign has collected 800,000 signatures, far surpassing the necessary 504,000 signatures necessary for the initiative to qualify for the November 2012 ballot. The SAFE California Initiative seeks to replace the death penalty with life imprisonment without possibility of parole. Read more...

Focus Group on Growing Problem of Obesity Among Seniors

agiovannoni — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:08:12 +0000

Are you a senior age 65+ concerned about the growing rates of obesity in your community? Do you have family, friends, co-workers or neighbors suffering from obesity-related health problems? Do you feel strongly about how obesity could be prevented, or perhaps just want to share your point of view on this topic?
Read more...

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change

agiovannoni — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:43:52 +0000

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change
A Different World is Possible!

Keynote Speaker: Daniel Groody, CSC, Ph.D
When: Saturday February 11, 2012, 8:30 am to 4 pm Read more...

Catholic Bishops of California Support Life and Family Initiatives

agiovannoni — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:24:28 +0000

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Wrongfully Imprisoned Man, Now Free, Works to Replace Death Penalty in California

agiovannoni — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:14:01 +0000

Help Replace the Death Penalty in California! Read more...

U.S. Bishops Oppose HHS Edict

agiovannoni — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:47:47 +0000

The USCCB has called the Obama adminstration's decision to demand the inclusion of contraceptives and sterilization in nearly all health plans "literally unconscionable." According to Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York and president of the U.S. Read more...

Urgent: Protect Unemployed People and Their Families This Christmas

agiovannoni — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:14:35 +0000

The situation is dire:

Please call your representatives now and urge them to protect unemployed workers and their families by extending emergency unemployment programs! The House of Representatives will vote TODAY or TOMORROW on a package that includes unemployment programs. Read more...

DSJ Justice Blog

Urgent: Tell your Senators to Support a Just and Moral 2012 Farm Bill

California Bishops Issue Statement Commemorating Founding of United Farm Workers

Misa de los Inmigrantes Concert

PACT Public Event: Becoming Champions for Senior Citizens

Vulnerable Workers: A Public Forum

Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Local Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

Come Learn How You Can End Hunger: Bread for the World Event!

Save the Date: A Symposium on Crime, Punishment and the Common Good in California

Reflecting on the Call to Faithful Citizenship in an Election Year

Earth Day 2012: St Francis Pledge Resources

United States Bishops Offer Resources for Religious Liberty

Lenten and Good Friday Resources to End the Use of the Death Penalty

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at St. Julie's and Help the Story Telling Project of "Justice for Immigrants"

SAFE California Campaign to Replace the Death Penalty Will Qualify for November Ballot

Focus Group on Growing Problem of Obesity Among Seniors

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change A Different World is Possible!

Catholic Bishops of California Support Life and Family Initiatives

Wrongfully Imprisoned Man, Now Free, Works to Replace Death Penalty in California

U.S. Bishops Oppose HHS Edict

Urgent: Protect Unemployed People and Their Families This Christmas

Bay Area Social Justice Forum: People of Hope Agents of Change
A Different World is Possible!