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Welcome to the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative

Here's What's New

Justice Happenings
Information about gatherings, programs, resources and activities that help promote social justice.
·	The Choices We Face: A Guide for Faith Leaders to the Federal Budget and Tax Debate
·	Why Do Family Members Disagree So Strongly about Politics?
·	Read the 2012 MSJC Annual Report
·	Marianist Family -Call to Action for Immigration reform - Take the Pledge.
·	Social Justice Quiz - “How much do you know about inequality in the US?”
·	Awakening the Dreamer - Let's Save the Earth Together
·	Catholic Social Teaching on Poverty, Option for the Poor, and the Common Good - explains why Catholic teaching calls us to develop public policies that protect those in poverty.
·	How Many Slaves Work for You? Click here to find out.
·	How Big is Your Ecological Footprint? Click here to find out.
·	Adele Social Justice Project Community Starters
·	Things Marianist: How We "Do" Social Justice. To view an image of the front cover: Click here. To order copies of this six-page pamphlet: Click here. Resource for Community Reflection/Discussion: How Marianists do Social Justice Click here. Social Justice the Marianist Way: for use with High School Students Click here.
·	Want to find a film with a social justice theme? Click here for some suggestions.

Justice Reflections

Reflections on Faith and Mission - Bro. Brandon Paluch SM

Brandon reflects on the connection between our Marianist charism and his work at the U. of Dayton Fitz Center:
Marianists strive to witness, form, and transform. We seek to bear witness to Christ, to form faith-filled leaders on fire for the Gospel, and to transform our world into God's kingdom of peace and kinship. At the Fitz Center, our focus is on the latter two as we educate leaders who build communities. Just as Mary taught Jesus, we participate in Mary's mission of forming servant leaders. Read more…

Be an Advocate for Justice

End Prolonged Solitary Confinement Now

Tens of thousands of prisoners in the U.S. criminal justice system are currently being held in solitary confinement, most in state prisons. Those in solitary confinement are often in a cell by themselves for 23 hours a day. Some prisoners are kept in these conditions for months, years, or even decades. This is torture! Sign the petition to state officials to end this practice.

Write to our Leaders about Guantanamo

Add your voice to those calling for the closing of Guantanamo.

More Action Needed on Immigration Reform - Contact Your Senators

It's critical that we keep up the pressure on our legislators to pass comprehensive immigration reform. Call your senators and ask to speak with the staffer who handles immigration. Share the following message from NETWORK and the Interfaith Immigration Coalition:
I want to share with Senator __________ that I support commonsense, humane immigration reform that will provide a pathway to citizenship for aspiring Americans who are currently undocumented, and that prioritizes family unity. I hope Senator _________ agrees. What is she/he doing to help accomplish immigration reform this year?

Charter for Compassion - Sign It and Support It

The Charter for Compassion is an effort to restore compassionate thinking and action to the center of religious, moral and political life. Compassion is the principled determination to put ourselves in the shoes of the other (the Golden Rule), and lies at the heart of all religious and ethical systems. Add your name to affirm the Charter.