Speeches and Publications - Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office

Young Migrants

(Anonymous) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 01:40:31 +1100

Presentation to the 7th World Congress for the Pastoral Care of Migrants

Donation Form

(Anonymous) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:53:00 +1000

I was a stranger and you welcomed me

(Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:32:36 +1100

What the Catholic Church Teaches on Asylum and Migration

Welcoming the Stranger Affirmations Faith Leaders

(Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:19:30 +1000

The following Document “Welcoming the Stranger: “Affirmation for Faith Leaders” was prepared by an inter-religious group convened by the High Commissioner for Refugees at the conclusion of his Dialogue on Faith and Protection in December 2012. The Drafting Group was asked to reflect on common principles, shared among religious tradition, which foster the protection, nurturing, and acceptance of person who have been forcefully displaced. A more detailed description of the process and participants can be found in the final two paragraphs of the Document in the section entitled “background”. The Document consists of two parts: the first one presents the 16 pledges made by Leaders of Faith Communities regarding the duty of their respective religious traditions to welcome the stranger; the second part lists a series of religious principles supporting the common understanding and demonstrating why religious leaders can adhere to and share the pledges.

The Document calls for concrete steps to combat xenophobia, or dehumanization (such as the use of the term “illegal” for example) of forcibly displaced people.

This Document can provide an opportunity for Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Religious Men and Women, Teachers, Head of Catholic Institutions to affirm that welcoming the stranger (Mt 25:35) is an imperative from the Gospel and, consequently, a moral duty.

The Document could be used in conjunction with “Welcoming Christ in Refugees and Forcibly Displaced Persons” in catechesis, in formation days, in-services and many other initiatives.

This Document has been sent to ACMRO by Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See towards the Office of the United Nations and of the International Organizations. This Document is endorsed by the President and Secretary of the Caritas Internationalis, by the Secretary General of the International Catholic Migration Commission and the International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service.

Voluntary and Compelled Migration in Asia Pacific

(Anonymous) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:36:53 +1100

Fr Maurizo Pettena: Intinerant Family

(Anonymous) — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:27:24 +1000

Samartian Launch 1st May 2008 By Ann Mari Jordens

(Anonymous) — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:31:32 +1000

Report by Fr Maurizo Pettena: The changing ecclesial context caused by migration

(Anonymous) — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:34:18 +1000

Talk on Human Trafficking in Australia 2nd April 2008 By Ann Mari Jordons

(Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:30:36 +1100

A paper on Australian Multiculturalism

(Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:51:36 +1100

Graced by Migration

(Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:50:04 +1100

(45 pages)

Message from Bishop Joseph Grech

(Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:47:25 +1100

Chairman of the Committee for Migrants and Refugees of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference

ACMRO Report: October 2005 - September 2006

(Anonymous) — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:37:01 +1000

Learning to Respect Cultural Diversity (2004)

(Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 01:29:50 +1100

Talk by Fr John Murphy Commentary on "The Love of Christ towards Migrants (2004)

(Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Nov 2004 01:28:23 +1100

('Erga Migrantes Caritas Christi')

ACMRO Report: November 2003 - March 2004

(Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Mar 2004 01:40:53 +1100