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PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE

The Peace and Justice Committee with Bishop Thomas Gumbleton

The Peace and Justice Committee explores current social issues as they relate to our Catholic Social Teaching. We tackle issues such as immigration, war, healthcare, poverty, fair trade, global warming, human rights, non-violence, family life, and others. Through guest speakers, movies, informational handouts and more, we encourage others to work for the “common good” in their daily lives. Join us to help bring these issues to life—for ourselves and others! We call it “Everyday Peace and Justice”.

• How come 47 million people cannot afford health care in the richest country on earth?
• Why do almost 20 percent of American children live in poverty?
• Are we still “pro-life” if we support the death penalty or not expanding health insurance for poor children?
• Join us as we search our faith to help us find answers. It’s a challenge.
• Check out the Peace and Justice links we have assembled, including a great selection of gift ideas that make a difference in the world.

St. Thomas a'Becket's Peace & Justice Committee advocates for a more just and peaceful world according to Catholic Social Teachings. Nancy Blasch is the current chair of the committee. We welcome new members to join us at any time!

Would you like to join the Peace and Justice Committee? Email us at csc@abecket.org or stop by the office and leave your name and contact information. We are always looking for new faces!

Bishop Thomas Gumbleton spoke at St. Thomas a'Becket on April 12, 2011. The title of his talk was "Small World, Big Poverty." We recorded his speech. Click on the links below to hear Bishop Gumbleton share facts, stories and his perspective on the devastating impact globalization is having on the world's poor.

• Small World, Big Poverty by Bishop Thomas Gumbleton - part 1 of 4
• Small World, Big Poverty by Bishop Thomas Gumbleton - part 2 of 4
• Small World, Big Poverty by Bishop Thomas Gumbleton - part 3 of 4
• Small World, Big Poverty by Bishop Thomas Gumbleton - part 4 of 4

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