Discussion of Reports: (Please report only for action or on a notable event promoting social justice) To understand and apply Christian Social Teaching CCODP (Jan) report submitted – – PWRDF (Elizabeth) - no written report; Elizabeth informed group of week – long, youth (age 16 25) workshop/camp in summer – Green Group (Mary) focus on upcoming speaking engagement of – – Katherine Hayhoe Social Justice no report – To advocate for the vulnerable in society: locally, provincially, globally Prison Ministry (Rev. Sharon) Funding remains a national issue, though locally programs seem to be intact Church Council on Justice and Corrections has released report on COSA (Circles of Support and Accountability) efforts continue to save this valuable program – Concern expressed about new, more stringent parameters surrounding eligibility for parole coming from Harper gov’t Prison Ministry Team (Margie Ann) Meeting on Feb 19 to discuss whether or not to run a spring course on prison ministry St. Vincent de Paul has met to discuss support programs for inmates and their families Intention to better inform Catholic parishes about prison ministries and how they can help To make public statements on behalf of the Dioceses To support like-minded groups seeking social justice Archdiocesan Lay Faith Development Program (Margie Ann) Meetings between Catholic school principals and parish priest to encourage closer working relationships between schools and parishes Smith Falls youth group working with seniors computer training going well – (Chris) no report ALCDSB – – CDSBEO no report – – Sisters of Providence Office of Justice & Peace & Integrity of Creation (Jamie – Swift) Sr. Peggy Flanagan, long time worker for justice, is near end of life; please keep in prayers BIG initiative on-going Promotion of Prison Farm film continues Advocating for food issues policy work re poverty issues in Ontario –
Discussion of Reports: (Please report only for action or on a notable event promoting social justice) To understand and apply Christian Social Teaching CCODP – (Jan) – report submitted PWRDF – (Elizabeth) - no written report; Elizabeth informed group of week long, youth (age 16 – 25) workshop/camp in summer Green Group – (Mary) – focus on upcoming speaking engagement of Katherine Hayhoe Social Justice – no report To advocate for the vulnerable in society: locally, provincially, globally Prison Ministry (Rev. Sharon) Funding remains a national issue, though locally programs seem to be intact Church Council on Justice and Corrections has released report on COSA (Circles of Support and Accountability) – efforts continue to save this valuable program Concern expressed about new, more stringent parameters surrounding eligibility for parole coming from Harper gov’t Prison Ministry Team (Margie Ann) Meeting on Feb 19 to discuss whether or not to run a spring course on prison ministry St. Vincent de Paul has met to discuss support programs for inmates and their families Intention to better inform Catholic parishes about prison ministries and how they can help To make public statements on behalf of the Dioceses To support like-minded groups seeking social justice Archdiocesan Lay Faith Development Program (Margie Ann) Meetings between Catholic school principals and parish priest to encourage closer working relationships between schools and parishes Smith Falls youth group working with seniors – computer training going well ALCDSB – (Chris) – no report CDSBEO – – no report Sisters of Providence – Office of Justice & Peace & Integrity of Creation (Jamie Swift) Sr. Peggy Flanagan, long time worker for justice, is near end of life; please keep in prayers BIG initiative on-going Promotion of Prison Farm film continues Advocating for food issues – policy work re poverty issues in Ontario
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