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Aug 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples August 9th, 2021
2021 Eco-living Tips August 6th, 2021
Small changes go a long way in the quest to live more sustainably. You can start with a handful of changes in your everyday life. To help you on this journey, we have created two brochures: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. and Choosing Earth-Friendly Products. The brochures are packed with manageable tips to act on and guidance for adding environmentally friendly products to your daily life.
Our new brochures are available in English and Spanish and can be downloaded below.
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- 2021 Reduce Reuse Recycle (English) – DOWNLOAD
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July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons July 30th, 2021
“Human trafficking is an open wound on the body of contemporary society” – Pope Francis–
On July 30th the world observes the UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and this year’s theme “Victims’ voices lead the way” highlights the incredible work and efforts of survivors to raise awareness to end this scourge. To coincide with this observance, Talitha Kum, the global anti-trafficking network of Consecrated Life Against Trafficking in Persons, launched a new campaign focused on a care-centered model to break the cycle of human trafficking.
Between 20 and 40 million people are estimated to be trapped in modern slavery today. Pope Francis has repeatedly denounced human trafficking as a scourge and a crime against humanity.
Founded in 2009 by the International Union of Superiors Generals (UISG), Talitha Kum International coordinates 50 networks in over 90 countries.
“In 2020, Talitha Kum networks worldwide cared for 17,000 survivors of human trafficking, providing safe housing, education and job opportunities, support to access justice and compensation, and healthcare and psychosocial assistance. During the same period, almost 170,000 people benefitted from prevention and awareness-raising activities organized by Talitha Kum,” a statement revealed.
Congratulations to Fr. Andrew Small, OMI on his Vatican Appointment June 29th, 2021
Pope Francis has appointed Andrew Small, O.M.I., a 53-year-old English priest, as the secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. The appointment is “pro tempore,” meaning his appointment is either temporary or, more likely, subject to change or development.
Father Small, a talented organizer, fundraiser and legal expert, succeeds Msgr. Robert Oliver, who returns to work in the Archdiocese of Boston after serving eight years as the secretary of the commission. The commission expressed its “heartfelt” thanks to Monsignor Oliver for his dedicated service over these years.
Read the full article at America Magazine
2021 World Refugee Day is June 20 June 18th, 2021
(Content courtesy of Washington Interfaith Staff Coalition)
The world continues to face an increase in forced migration, with a record 26.4 million refugees and 48 million internally displaced peoples. Every June 20th, we celebrate World Refugee Day which is a great opportunity to highlight the stories of refugees, asylees and asylum seekers and all of the events that refugee agencies, community groups, faith communities and humanitarian volunteers bring together. This World Refugee Day, we reflect on what #RestoringWelcome means for our communities and the journey that lays ahead.
Resources for World Refugee Day 2021
Take action:
- Contact your Members of Congress to urge them to support restoring the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Pray:
- Watch this 40-minute ecumenical prayer service for World Refugee Day, featuring the words of Maryknoll missioners working with refugees and the voices of refugees who have been resettled with the help of U.S. faith communities.
- Pray this prayer for World Refugee Day 2021.
Learn:
- Explore this toolkit from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, featuring prayer, education, and action materials
- Read our two-page issue brief on refugee policy from the 2020 election season.
