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Expressions of Interest for Commissioners in the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission
If you are someone compelled by Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching to work for social and ecological justice, have you considered becoming a commissioner for the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission? At the end of the year the CJPC has positions on the Commission arising, due to commissioners coming to the end of their terms of appointment. We are welcoming expressions of interest for becoming a commissioner and serving the Archdiocese by researching, analysing and reflecting on, and responding to issues relating to justice, peace and the environment. If you are looking for details about this position, please contact the Executive Officer; Emma Beach – beache@bne.catholic.net.au

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ENVIRONMENTAL HINT

Christmas Spirit An ethically sound Christmas is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season, while positively impacting the world and your Christmas budget! The key to combating overconsumption at Christmas is the same as combatting overconsumption in general – consume intentionally! Only buy what you need, and when you do, try to buy with the earth and the community in mind. Follow this link for ideas to help you achieve this.

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Queensland Community Alliance Convention

On the 22^nd October 248 people gathered in St John’s Cathedral to share stories and advocate for the common good at the Queensland Community Alliance Convention. People from different faiths, community groups and unions discussed issues like social isolation and loneliness, cost of living and household renewables. The fifteen Catholics that participated were committed to sharing our concern for social justice and the urgent need to protect God’s creation. Together, the gathering planned for Local Listening Actions at the start of 2026 and from these Listening Actions key QCA advocating priorities will be discerned for 2026-2027.

For the Catholic Church, in its evolving culture of synodality, these opportunities to listen to the joys and hopes, griefs and anxieties of the people in their neighbourhoods is vital. Committed to standing in solidarity with those on the margins, we need to hear their experiences and the QCA Listening Actions facilitate this opportunity. It is also important to be a voice in these gatherings that emphasizes the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, such as the dignity of the human person and common good and community. This link holds a list of the QCA Local Listening Actions taking place between February and May. Choose a date and time that works for you and email QCA to register your attendance!

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