The Catholic Bishops Conference of India is focusing on ecological justice as it celebrates Justice Sunday on 16 August 2015. Justice Sunday is an annual event in the life of the Catholic Church in India. The Indian Bishops’ Office for Justice, Peace and Development has prepared a booklet to help… Read More »Ecological Justice Focus of Indian Bishops Justice Sunday Message
Who are the outcast and oppressed in your community? Are they fully included in the life and leadership of the church? What other forms of discrimination might we need to eliminate from the life of the church? Read the full Final Statement of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India Plenary… Read More »Solidarity with Dalits
The Archdiocese of Bombay has issued a discussion paper for families and small groups. The introduction explains: The recent gang rape in Mumbai has brought the issue into our homes, and has the potential to affect our movement, our dress, our peace of mind and our parenting. This discussion paper… Read More »Archdiocese of Bombay Tackles Sexual Violence
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India note in their message for Dalit Liberation Sunday 2011 that Jesus of Nazareth was from a Dalit background. They call the whole Catholic community to act in solidarity with Dalits and to respect their human dignity. Here is the text of their Message for… Read More »Dalit Liberation Sunday