Oppose Fracking Wastewater coming to Connecticut

February 3, 2014

Oppose Fracking Wastewater coming to Connecticut

It is possible that two bills may appear in the Connecticut Legislature this session with the storarge of fracking wastewater from neighboring states. One bill would propose that the EPA regulate the storing of this wastewater. The other, would propose a complete ban on fracking in Connecticut. Please contact your […]

January 23, 2014

Action Alert, Human Trafficking

January – Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Human Trafficking is Not a Sport –Super Bowl 2014 An estimated 21 million people, including children as your as age five, are trafficked for commercial sex or forced labor across our world today. Large sporting events, such as the Super Bowl, are known to provide a lucrative market for human […]

January 16, 2014

Action Alert, Global Issues, Third World Debt

Say “NO” for Fast Track for the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Bill

The Obama Administration is now working on what could become the largest free-trade agreement ever negotiated. Called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), it would include the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam and Japan. While being worked out in relative secrecy, what is known […]

November 26, 2013

Action Alert, Women, Children, & Families

Wave of Prayer to End Hunger – December 10th

Pope Francis has called on us all to participate in a wave of prayer to end hunger on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Sign up to join the wave and explore NETWORK’s toolkit designed to help you and your community further engage this beautiful opportunity for solidarity. Please join the prayer wave by […]

November 6, 2013

Action Alert, Immigration

Immigration Reform-Call-In-Day, November 13

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and faith partners in the Justice for Immigrants Campaign will host a day of action for immigration reform on November 13 (feast of Saint Frances Cabrini). The Feast Day of Saint Frances Cabrini is Wednesday, November 13th. On the day to honor St. […]

October 18, 2013

Action Alert, Immigration

Make Comprehensive Immigration Reform the Next Priority in Washington, DC

Please Take Action: This week the government shutdown ended and more than 10,000 people of faith completed on Friday, October 18th their 40 days of prayer, fasting and advocacy for immigration reform. Now, as attention turns away from the budget and debt crisis, it is the time to call on […]

October 3, 2013

Environmental Justice

Global Frackdown – October 19

The Global Frackdown will unite concerned citizens everywhere for a day of action on October 19, 2013 to send a message to elected officials in our communities and across the globe that we want a future powered by clean, renewable energy, not dirty, polluting fossil fuels. The journey to a […]

September 17, 2013

Action Alert, Immigration

The Faces of Immigrants

We invite you to pray daily for justice for our immigrant brothers and sisters, for wisdom and compassion for our political leaders, and for strength as we continue to build a community where all are welcome. Weekly Prayer Intentions – September 9th – October 18th Week 1: Promote Family Unity […]

September 17, 2013

Action Alert, Immigration

Immigration Reform – Take Action

Please Take Action: In the next few weeks, Congress will likely take up the issue of immigration reform by passing small single-issue bills in a piecemeal process. A dangerous bill that passed the House Judiciary Committee continues to get attention — the Strengthen And Fortify Enforcement Act “SAFE Act” (H.R. […]

September 5, 2013

Action Alert, Peace/Non-Violence

Urge Congress to Choose Dialogue and Diplomacy in Syria

Three Actions Needed: Advocacy, Prayer and Fasting! Congress will reconvene in Washington on September 9th. As they prepare to vote on military intervention in Syria, we suggest three actions for your consideration: Contact your two U.S. Senators and your Representativeand urge them to vote against a resolution authorizing the use […]