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Social Justice
Council
About
Us
The Diocesan Social Justice Council was established in 1995 in response to a recommendation of the 1993 Diocesan Synod. The Council aims to "reach out to those who have been marginalised, discriminated against and impoverished."
Our Aims
The
Council shall be of service to the diocesan community by:
• Calling
upon Church and secular organisations to embrace a "preferential
option for the poor"
• Being an
informed resource group in relation to social justice matters
• Providing
formation and education in relation to social justice matters
• Communicating
with parishes and regions
• Dealing
with the immediacy of social justice issues as they arise
• Working
in partnership with other churches and community organisations
to advance issues of peace and justice
• Participating
in inter-council collaboration
We do this by:
• Assisting diocesan and parish groups on social justice matters and practices when requested
• Maintaining communication with local, state and national justice and peace bodies
• Facilitating the preparation of diocesan responses to current justice issues
• Dialoguing with and investigating issues of concern to marginalised people
• Dialoguing with and investigating issues of concern in parishes and regions
Council
members include:
• Mr Ian Ross-Gowan (Chairperson)
• Ms Shirley McHugh (Deputy Chairperson)
• Ms Teresa Brierley
• Mr Eric Fitzgibbon
• Ms Helene O'Neill
• Ms Janet Grevillea
• Mr John Hayes
• Mr Nicholas Mowbray
• Mr Philip Kidner
• Ms Simone Holly
• Mr Steven Meadows
• Ms Sue Morgan
Contact
Us
The
Council welcomes requests by parishes for information and assistance
with planning.
Street:
Diocesan Centre 841 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW 2300
Postal: PO Box 756 Newcastle NSW 2300
Ph: (02) 4979 1111 or Fax: (02) 4979 1119 or Email.
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