Social Justice Commission Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba in Toowoomba, Queensland | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Social Justice Commission Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba

Locality: Toowoomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4613 0895

Address: 123 Neil St 4350 Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com

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23.01.2022 A special 4 part series for 'Living the Eucharist' showcased on our Living Justly Blog, by Dr David Tutty. Access the articles here: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com//living-the-euchari

21.01.2022 The #NAIDOC2021 theme is: HEAL COUNTRY! which calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our ...cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. Country that is more than a place and inherent to our identity. For generations we have been calling for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of our culture and heritage. We are still waiting for those robust protections. This year’s theme also seeks substantive institutional, structural, and collaborative reform something generations of our Elders and communities have been advocating, marching and fighting for. Healing Country means finally resolving many of the outstanding injustices which impact on the lives of our people. It is about hearing and actioning our aspirations which are the culmination of generations of consultation and discussions among our nations on a range of issues and grievances. After 250 years, our children and our future generations deserve better.

21.01.2022 In order to protect our staff, volunteers and clients health during this time of uncertainty, The Dignity Clinic will be closed until further notice. We will co...ntinue to work with exisiting clients over the telephone. If you have any queries please email [email protected]. Thank you for your kind understanding. See more

19.01.2022 Pope Francis spoke out on Wednesday morning in the Vatican about the "tragic" death of George Floyd. Speaking at his weekly Angelus prayer, the Pope said, Dear brothers and sisters in the United States, I have witnessed with great concern the disturbing social unrest in your nation in these past days, following the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd." My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness ...of every human life. At the same time, we have to recognize that the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost." Francis added that he is praying for the repose of the soul of George Floyd and of all those others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism. CNN 3 June 2020

17.01.2022 'Pope Francis calls us to an ecological conversion' is Dr David Tutty's article for our 'Living Justly' series. Access the article here: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com//pope-francis-calls

16.01.2022 The words of Jesus... the retort of the rich... humanity awaits your response...

14.01.2022 World Refugee Day prayer. #worldrefugeeday

13.01.2022 On this day 177 years ago, eagle chief warrior of the Jaggera tribe, Multuggerah, and the surrounding allied tribes led the masterful resistance now known as The Battle of Meewah (One Tree Hill). This historically significant story is one of our shared history. It is a story led by a love of land and people whilst also honouring one of the many forgotten or untold stories of valiant First Nations resistances. The Battle of Meewah was part of the frontier wars, the battle ...for land that took place across our vast continent. It was significant because it demonstrated great courage and valour as well as diplomacy. We see this resistance, love of country and creative leadership continue today through the descendants of Multuggerah. We pledge to continue in our journey seeking the truth of our shared history and give voice to and learn from ancient wisdom of our First People, who have been present since time immortal. In honour of remembering and celebrating Multuggerah and The Battle of Meewah, we have created this video as our 2020 Commemoration. There are a number of exciting developments in the sharing of the story of Multuggerah and the Battle of Meewah which we hope will roll out in the next twelve months. We hope you enjoy the video and we look forward to hosting our commemoration in person in 2021 https://youtu.be/1vAIXk12070

12.01.2022 Displaced people offer us this opportunity to meet the Lord, 'even though our eyes find it hard to recognise him: his clothing in tatters, his feet dirty, his ...face disfigured, his body wounded, his tongue unable to speak our language' (Homily, 15 February 2019). We are called to respond to this pastoral challenge with the four verbs I indicated in my Message for this Day in 2018: welcome, protect, promote and integrate. as a result of COVID-19." - Pope Francis This Sunday is the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. themes 'LIKE JESUS CHRIST, FORCED TO FLEE.' Access a kit and resources from the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office here: https://www.acmro.catholic.org.au/

10.01.2022 'Living the Eucharist' is apart of our Living Justly Blog, by Dr David Tutty. Access the article here: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com//living-the-euchari

10.01.2022 Here is the second way in which #SocialJusticeStatement 2020 To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today suggests that we can reject the stigmatisation of mental ill-health.

09.01.2022 'Seeking a holistic peace' is Dr David Tutty's article for our 'Living Justly' series. Access the article here: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com//seeking-a-holistic

09.01.2022 #SocialJusticeSunday2020 To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today suggests four ways of rejecting the stigmatisation of mental ill-health.

09.01.2022 Mark November 1 in your diary as the annual Toowoomba World Environment Day will be in full swing at Lake Annand from 10am-4pm. Head over to the Toowoomba World Environment Day page and register your interest. https://fb.me/e/cDCqbTX0f

08.01.2022 'Singing the Magnificat with Mary this lent' is apart of our Living Justly Blog, by Dr David Tutty. Access the article here: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com//singing-the-magnif

07.01.2022 NEW ARTICLE: 'Truth telling about First Nations’ Mental Health: Our Catholic Bishops and the Uluru Statement from the Heart' is featured on our Living Justly Blog, by Dr David Tutty. Access the article here: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com//truth-telling-abou

07.01.2022 NEW ARTICLE: 'Called to be open to the caress of God Reflecting on Laudato Si' is featured on our Living Justly Blog, by Dr David Tutty. Access the article here: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com//called-to-be-open-

06.01.2022 Australian Anglican Bishops today sent an open letter to the Government calling for the return of the Murugappan family back to Biloela.

06.01.2022 Everything is connected. (via Catholic Relief Services)

05.01.2022 Here's another way in which #SocialJusticeStatement 2020 To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today suggests that we can reject the stigmatisation of mental ill-health.

01.01.2022 ****45 Tickets need to be sold for the Toowoomba screening on March 26 to proceed **** Please join us! Ten-year-old Dujuan is a child-healer, a good hunter and speaks three languages. As he shares his wisdom of history and the complex world around him we see his spark and intelligence. Yet Dujuan is ‘failing’ in school and facing increasing scrutiny from welfare and the police. As he travels perilously close to incarceration, his family fight to give him a strong Arrernte education alongside his western education lest he becomes another statistic. We walk with him as he grapples with these pressures, shares his truths and somewhere in-between finds space to dream, imagine and hope for his future self. Buy your ticket today on this link: https://fan-force.com//in-my-blood-it-runs-bcc-cinemas-t/

01.01.2022 NEW ARTICLE: 'Reflecting on the Spirituality of Laudato Si' is featured on our Living Justly Blog, by Dr David Tutty. Access the article here: https://www.socialjusticetoowoomba.com//reflecting-on-the-