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"Our communities, when they celebrate the Eucharist, must become ever more conscious that the sacrifice of Christ is for all, and that the Eucharist thus compels all who believe in him to become 'bread that is broken' for others, and to work for the building of a more just and fraternal world. Keeping in mind the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, we need to realize that Christ continues today to exhort his disciples to become personally engaged: 'You yourselves, give them something to eat' (Mt 14:16). Each of us is truly called, together with Jesus, to be bread broken for the life of the world."
Pope Benedict XVI, 2007
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Speaking of Solidarity- Quarterly Newsletter from the Diocese of Phonenix CCHD and CRS. The Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) is the public policy agency for the Diocese of Gallup, the Diocese of Phoenix, and the Diocese of Tucson Catholics Confront Global Poverty The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) call on one million Catholics in the United States to confront global poverty. Advocate with us to end hunger, disease, conflict, and other issues that affect the lives of our brothers and sisters worldwide. Catholic Teaching On Economic Life Our nation is currently in the midst of an economic crisis. As Catholics, we have a valuable resource in Catholic social teaching that gives us principles and themes to use as we analyze economic life in the light of our faith and respond in ways that promote the dignity of all. Catholic Coalition on Climate Change In 2006, the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change was launched with the support of both the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change supports and complements USCCB’s Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development (formerly, the Department of Social Development and World Peace) and the bishops’ Environmental Justice Program. The Coalition is a membership organization consisting of twelve national Catholic organizations that offers advice and assistance in implementing its programs. The Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform It is the view of the U.S. bishops that immigration reform needs to be enacted sooner rather than later. We urge the President and Congress to begin formulating appropriate legislation and to educate the American public about the importance of its enactment. The Catholic Campaign to End the Death Penalty The Catholic bishops in the United States have been calling for an end to the use of the death penalty for more than twenty-five years. In 2005, they invited Catholics to join them in an ongoing “Catholic Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty.” Please explore the opportunities to participate in this important effort to contribute toward building a culture of life.
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