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Justice
Jottings July
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| Ecology and the Environment
MEEC to Host Midwest Native Plant Conference
The Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) & Bergamo Center will host
the 2010 Midwest
Native Plant Conference, "Connecting People with Nature" from August 6 - 8th. Learn about the value of native plants in conserving resources and
visit the beautiful site of the 100-acre Mount St. John nature preserve
that MEEC stewards. Register early!
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| Marianist Brothers Support MSJC
SM Assembly in Louisville - Quite a Gathering
Over 300 brothers and priests of the Marianist Province USA gathered in Louisville KY from June 30 - July 3 for an assembly focused on their newly adopted strategic plan, "Vision 2020 - Our Missionary Project." It was a wonderful gathering characterized by reflection, honest sharing, prayer, hopefulness, and daring as the province faces both the opportunities and challenges of the next 10 years. Pictured below are the members of the province who are involved in leadership with MSJC, either on one of our issue teams or on the steering committee. We thank them for their service to the Marianist Family in building a more just society.
Back row - Frs. Ted Cassidy and Terry Weik, Bros. Bill Farrell, Jim Vorndran, Tom Spring, Steve O'Neil and Dick Olsen; front row - Bros. Brian Halderman, Jerry Sullivan, Fr. Paul Marshall, and Bro. Bob Donovan
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Troy Davis Update - July 2010
Troy Davis has been on Georgia's death row since 1991, following his conviction for the 1989 murder of off-duty Savannah (GA) police officer Mark Allen MacPhail. Following a U.S. Supreme Court order to take new testimony, U.S. District Judge William T. Moore held two days of hearings in June but did not issue a ruling. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, he asked lawyers for both sides to submit briefs in early July and said he would then issue a ruling as promptly as possible.
Texas Judge to Hold Hearing on Risk of Executing the Innocent
In Houston, Texas (one of the states targeted by the Issue Team) lawyers in a capital case have asked for a hearing "to listen to evidence on whether there's a substantial risk the state's death penalty law allows for the possible execution of an innocent person," according to the Houston Chronicle. "I think everybody in the United States would agree that the possibility exists" an innocent person has been executed, one of the lawyers told the paper. Attorneys are also planning to raise other issues at the hearing, including the reliability of eyewitness testimony. The hearing will begin on November 8.
Want to Join the Issue Team?
The Death Penalty Issue Team is seeking new members, especially from California and Missouri. Interested...or know someone who might be? Please contact Sr. Grace Walle, FMI, Issue Team Chair or Jim Vogt, MSJC Director.
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Adele Social Justice Project
Indianapolis Service Day--July 31st
Young adults in the Indy region are invited to join ASJP's service day at the Cathedral Soup Kitchen July 31st from 10:30am-1pm. You'll also have the chance to learn more about ASJP's upcoming social justice weekend immersion in Indy happening this September. Find our more about the service day and RSVP on facebook.
Adele Days Party Clockwise around the table, Sr. Laura Leming, Bros. Al Koch and Ed Unferdorfer, Sr. Grace Walle,
Fr. Ted Cassidy and Bro. Tom Redmond. Courtesy of Sr. LauraThe Marianist brothers of Cape May Point hosted a birthday party for founder Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon on June 10, taking the lead from a Facebook invitation sent by the young adults associated with the Adèle Social Justice Project. Srs. Grace Walle and Laura Leming, both of whom started out as "Cape May kids" when the Marianist house was a retreat house for the brothers and high school communities, also were in attendance. Did you celebrate Adele's birthday in some way in June? Let us know how at our Facebook page.
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Actions for Advocates Support the Millennium Development Goals Last year at the UN, President Obama pledged support for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Urge him to follow through on his pledge at the upcoming summit of world leaders. Sign the petition from ONE.  |
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Resources
Gulf Oil Crisis - More Resources and Ways to Act
Click here for some Prayer/Study/Action Resources on the Gulf oil crisis from the New Orleans Province of the Jesuits.
From the Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns, read a thought provoking article, "What the Gulf Oil Crisis Can Teach Us".
Sign this petition urging President Obama to exert strong leadership to move America to a clean energy future.
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A Thought to Ponder
"As never before in
history, common destiny beckons us to seek a new beginning...Let ours be a time
remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to
achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace,
and the joyful celebration of life."
--From the Earth Charter
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Questions, comments, feedback or additions for Justice Jottings can be sent to Amy Elliott
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