Catholic Social Action Office
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
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Greetings all!
These times continue to be a whirlwind, and there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. The struggle continues for racial justice and equity, the global pandemic rages on, school and work remain uncertain, and it's an election year! And still we persevere with faith and hope, always working to bring about God's kingdom. Please know that we continue to pray and support you, and we humbly ask that you continue to pray for us too.
If there's anything that we can do to support the work happening in your community, please let us know. We're trying to be more present to deaneries, parishes, and neighborhoods, and we'd love to (re)connect w/ you and work with to build up God's kingdom of peace, justice, and kinship.
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We will continue to send out
Regional Updates
with time-sensitive reminders as well as
Action Alerts
encouraging everyone to bring their voice and power to bear on important issues and COVID-19 Information as it becomes available.
We wish you a wonderful 4th of July and continuation of summer. And - as always - we look forward to seeing you soon as we continue to stand up for justice, compassion, and equity.
Peace,
Becky, Sara, Tammie, Sr. Christine, & Andrew
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A Mask is a Sign of Solidarity
Please know - we VERY STRONGLY encourage you to follow the guidelines set out by the
CDC, the
Archdiocese
, and
state public health officials. We also encourage to think about those who are less privileged and more vulnerable and consider how you can be in solidarity with them, treating them as your sisters and brothers in Christ.
Wearing a face mask is an act of solidarity. In doing so we protect those around us.
Support ongoing work of the Ignatian Solidarity Network to mobilize the Ignatian family to work for justice, with the purchase of a mask.
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CRS Chapter Launch
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Photo by Karen Kasmauski for CRS
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Join our Dayton Weavers of Justice CRS Chapter launch
when:
July 11th 10:30am-1:00pm
where: Zoom
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Is White Privilege Real?
Unpacking Racial Power & Privilege
Join us virtually for a
two-part conversation on white privilege.
Each session will include viewing and discussing Tim Wise's documentary
White Like Me in small and large groups using Zoom breakouts.
Wed. July 29th and Wed. Aug. 5th 2:00-4:30 pm
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The Dismas Journey
The Dismas Task Force strives to support returning citizens and journey with them as they return successfully to society. In order to tell their stories, we have created the Dismas Journey
which shares both the challenges faced by returning citizen and the joy that comes from building bridges of solidarity between returning citizens and the community through service and advocacy.
We invite parish and community leaders to join us on Wed., July 22, at 7:00pm to view an abbreviated version (45 minutes) of the journey. Our hope is that - after viewing the presentation - you'll want to bring the full presentation back to your parish, school, organization, or community.
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A Requiem for Black Children of God
St. Clement Parish Cincinnati
Join in a service of remembrance of black children of God who lost their lives too soon. Music will begin at 5:30 pm with the prayer service starting at 6:00 pm. For COVID safety, please wear masks and maintain social distance. This event is sponsored by St. Clement Parish, Franciscan Friars, and the Secular Franciscan.
There are follow-up opportunities: Book study on "White Fragility", Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee, and Line the Vine from Tuesday, July 7th from 3:30-5:30 at Ross Park in St. Bernard.
Where & When
4536 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45217
Sun., July 6, 6:00pm
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COVID-19, Catholic Social Teaching and the Path Forward
Bellarmine Chapel is hosting a live stream with Dr. John Sniegocki on Monday, July 6 at 7:00 PM
Catholic social teaching advocates economic equity and concern for the most vulnerable, providing a valuable lens for exploring the coronavirus crisis and its effects. Professor Sniegocki will draw on Catholic social teaching to consider the disparate impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and what these impacts reveal concerning the need for structural changes in the United States and the broader world. He will show that Catholic social teaching offers critical insights for the path forward in this challenging moment.
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Unified Cincy Prayer Walk
Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 10 AM - 12 PM
Yeatmans Cove Park
705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati 45202
Our world is aching for unity. While our situation might seem hopeless, the church is uniquely prepared to offer hope. The message of reconciliation is central to the Gospel. That's why we are gathering together; people from every color, culture, and class around the Tri-State are taking God's message of hope on the move.
When we take our faith on the move, things change. Waters are parted, walls fall down, and healing takes place. God is calling us to take a step towards justice. Join us July 11th at 10am.
I will go before you and make the rough places smooth; I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars. Isaiah 45:2
We strongly encourage you to wear a mask and respect social distance guidelines of staying six feet apart.
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Su Casa Virtual Gala
Opening Hearts for All" / "Abriendo nuestros corozones a todos."
Thursday, July 16, at 7:00 PM.
There will be stories of Su Casa families, as well as recognizing Ted Bergh, former CEO of Catholic Charities, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his many years of service to the immigrant community in Greater Cincinnati.
Throughout the livestream, a silent auction will take place. A few baskets will be highlighted on the broadcast, but the full array of baskets that include gift certificates to restaurants, travel experiences, and other local and regional values, will be available online. The auction will open several days before the event, and the auction will be closed towards the end of the livestream.
We welcome your participation and support, and you can DONATE to Su Casa at any time by texting SuCasa20 to 76278 and following the prompts or by heading to our campaign page
at
https://sucasa20.givesmart.com.
All donations will be directed to Su Casa's emergency assistance programs through the "Ted Bergh Fund for Local Families."
This is a free event to attend. To register,
click here.
Once you register, you will receive updates by text and/or email regarding the event and the auction.
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United States Census 2020
Help the state of Ohio for the next 10 years - right from the comfort of your couch! Respond to the Census online, by mail or over the phone today!
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Praying in Solidarity
Join us
Mondays
at
11:00 AM for our Praying in Solidarity weekly prayer. This is a joint effort with Catholic Charities of SW Ohio, and it will be hosted on their
Facebook page. You will hear prayer intentions delivered by CSA and CCSWOH staff for those whom we serve and empower and with whom we fight for justice. If you'd like to add a prayer intention, please
click here or send an email to
[email protected]. We'd love to pray with and for you.
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Resources, Ideas, and online events
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Advocacy
Dreamer Advocacy Next Steps
To advocate for a permanent legislative solution for Dreamers, Justice for Immigrants has launched an action alert to encourage Senators to co-sponsor and support S. 874, the DREAM Act, and asking Senators to introduce and co-sponsor a companion bill to H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. Please sign the
action alert today!
CRS: Lead the Way to Help Children Thrive
Our faith tells us nothing is impossible with God-including ending global poverty, hunger, displacement and injustice. Our faith tells us that everyone - man, woman and child - deserves the opportunity to not just survive, but thrive. Our faith tells us that when we take action and work together in God's name, we're able to create real and lasting results.
What is your faith telling you? Will you take action and
lead the way to a more just and peaceful world?
Stand with Asylum Seekers at this Crisis Moment
The Trump administration is proposing
a rule that would effectively end asylum once and for all. This is a crisis moment and historic low point with life or death consequences for some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
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*The closing date for comments is 7/15.
End the Federal Death Penalty
Rep. Ayanna Pressley has introduced
H.R. 4052
, legislation to abolish the federal death penalty. (
Read more here
.) Please join us in asking congress to support the bill by signing this petition and encouraging Congress to speak out against the upcoming federal executions in July and August of 2020.
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Andrew Musgrave - Cincinnati
Sara Seligmann - Dayton
Becky Kunkler - Northern Area
Sr. Christine Pratt - Eastern Area
Tammie Mers - Administrative Assistant
Catholic Social Action Office
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
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