Dare to Care!

Over the past weeks, it has been difficult to view, much less absorb, the many levels of violence that continue to surround the killing of Mr. George Floyd of Minneapolis. However, denying, ignoring, or disregarding truth contributes to the perpetuation of untruths and the violence that is inevitably used to maintain them.

The Water Committee invites you to read and reflect on their latest resource, “Water in the Time of Covid-19 and learn more about the #Divestment movement!

The Human Trafficking Committee invites you to read and reflect on their latest resource, “Human Trafficking and Covid-19, join Catholics from all across the globe during Laudato Si Week, and attend a webinar to read and discuss Sr. Christine's new book "To Speak the Truth in Love: A Biography of Theresa Kane, RSM"

On April 7, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security deported 61 migrants to Haiti despite calls to delay this action. Please urge your representatives to stop deportations to Haiti during this pandemic.

In this week's Get W.I.T.H. It, find useful and important information on Earth Day and Laudato Si, the global health crisis and immigration and economic justice.

On March 22, we celebrate World Water Day! We invite you to reflect on the gift of water and the ways water connects us to our world—a fitting exercise for this time when circumstances can leave us with feelings of isolation.

On March 8, we celebrate International Women's Day - a day to remember and honor women's achievements and to use these inspiring achievements to advance equality and justice for women everywhere.

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si’ and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. These Resources are suggested for you to engage in Lent with a focus on integral ecology.

Saturday, February 8 is the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of human trafficking, join us in a prayer service and watch social media for the #PrayToAgainstHumanTrafficking campaign.

This week read about multiple lawsuits alleging that the hotels are willfully ignoring human trafficking occurring on their premises and the 3-year report on the SSND-Haiti Partnership.

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is on January 11th. To mark that occasion, the Human Trafficking Committee has provided a number of resources, prayers and reflections.