This section contains resources for use by individuals and groups interested in Catholic social teaching and social and environmental issues faced by our communities, nation and world.
Files provided are the work of the Justice and Peace Commission, unless otherwise attributed, while external links provide access to other sources of information.
Resources for Download
External Links
Catholic Social Teaching
Statements from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops
Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis
Encyclicals from Pope Benedict
Principles and Documents (New Zealand Bishop’s site)
Selected Documents, Principles and Quotes (Office for Social Justice, St Paul/Minneapolis USA)
Benedict XVI – World Day of Peace Message 2012
Benedict XVI – World Day of Peace Message 2011
Benedict XVI – World Day of Peace Message 2010
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace on Economic Reform
Church Leaders’ Vision for a Fairer Society (signed by Archbishop John Dew)
Social and Environmental Justice
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand information on Caritas development and humanitarian projects; resources, press releases
Christchurch DIocesan Commission for Justice and Peace with newsletter Dignitas Humana – articles giving Catholic perspectives on social issues
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services
Council for Socially Responsible Investment
Talking Cents short articles with an alternative social and economic vision