44 Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst Year in Review 2020 SOCIAL JUSTICE 2020 got off to a great start with well-supported meetings in Shepparton, Bendigo and Wangaratta. The meetings had a wide-ranging agenda beginning with workshopping the Project Compassion 2020 materials then looking at the various justice agencies of our church and their role in highlighting, and inspiring action on, issues including Climate, Justice, Modern Slavery, Refugees, and Aboriginal Reconciliation. At the Bendigo gathering, Bishop Shane complimented the diocese on its social justice activity and thanked those present for their commitment and enthusiasm. Bishop Shane Mackinlay was pleased to see Aboriginal Message Sticks on display in most parishes. Social Justice Sunday 30 August 2020 “To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today” The Catholic Church in Australia has celebrated ‘Social Justice Sunday’ for 80 years. For almost every year since 1940, the bishops have developed a Social Justice Statement. The theme for the Catholic Bishops Social Justice Statement was mental health. The statement aimed to encourage faith communities, governments and individuals to make mental health a priority; to be more attentive to the needs of people in their communities; and to welcome and show understanding towards people with mental illness. Justice Deanery Meetings Social Justice
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