Dominican Friars: OPEast Peace and Justice

Dominican Friars: OPEast Peace and Justice This is the page of the Promoter of Catholic Social Teaching for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph Joseph.

We seek to pass along items of interest related to the social teaching and ministry of the Church with a special emphasis on the life of the Dominican Order. Topics treated on this site include respect for all human life born and unborn, peace in the world, concern for the environment, the dignity or work, the central role of the traditional family in society, economic justice, health care, racial

harmony, religious liberty at home and around the globe. We are non-partisan and seek to convey the fullness of Catholic teaching. Items that are shared, although vetted for doctrinal orthodoxy, do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Promoter of Social Justice of the Province of St.

Toward the end of 2022, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Chair Powell cited an aging workforce and plunge in im...
01/05/2023

Toward the end of 2022, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Chair Powell cited an aging workforce and plunge in immigration as impediments to addressing inflation. We cannot fix the inflation problem without fixing the labor problem.

Today I will offer a progress report on the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) efforts to restore price stability to the U.S. economy for the benefit of th

December is the annual Dominican Month for Peace. This year's focus is on the people of Myanmar and the military coup t...
12/06/2022

December is the annual Dominican Month for Peace. This year's focus is on the people of Myanmar and the military coup that has riveted the country. A Dominican convent in Loikaw, Myanmar has had to contend with nearby bombing raids. Members the Dominican family include those from Dominican Life USA recently recorded this webinar to discuss the evolving situation.

Webinar: Justice and Peace in Myanmar
with Special Guests: Members of the Dominican Family in Myanmar
Date: Saturday, Dec. 3rd
recorded to YouTube via link:

Entitled "Justice and Peace for Myanmar: Sharing, Expectation, and Possibilities," this webinar includes accounts by Dominicans in Myanmar of the atrocities ...

The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences released today a final draft of Mensuram Bonum regarding CST and investing. h...
11/26/2022

The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences released today a final draft of Mensuram Bonum regarding CST and investing. https://www.catholicregister.org/faith/item/34992-vatican-offers-guidelines-for-investing-in-a-way-consistent-with-faith via

No investment of money is morally neutral; "either God's kingdom is being advanced by the assets we deploy, or it is being neglected and undermined," said a new Vatican document. VATICAN CITY -- No investment of money is morally neutral; "either God's kingdom is being advanced by...

Our OP Sisters Dominican Life USA work toward success in securing agreement on the controversial loss and damage fund at...
11/22/2022

Our OP Sisters Dominican Life USA work toward success in securing agreement on the controversial loss and damage fund at COP27. https://domlife.org/2022/11/18/sisters-frustrated-at-cop27-leaders-ambivalence-in-implementing-climate-mitigation-funds/. After weekend talks, compromise is reached. https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/countries-agree-loss-damage-fund-final-cop27-deal-elusive-2022-11-20/

The deal was widely lauded as a triumph for responding to the impact that global warming is having on vulnerable countries. But many countries said they felt pressured to give up on tougher commitments to limit global warming.

Was fortunate to attend Catholic Crypto Conference this week. Special thanks to organizer Matt Pinto and founding spons...
11/18/2022

Was fortunate to attend Catholic Crypto Conference this week. Special thanks to organizer Matt Pinto and founding sponsor Crescite. Crescite recently announced the creation of what it refers to as "The world's first faith-based governance token."

The World's First Faith-Based Governance Token.

Timely piece from America Magazine - The Jesuit Review with commentary from Cathonomics author Anthony Annett on fightin...
11/08/2022

Timely piece from America Magazine - The Jesuit Review with commentary from Cathonomics author Anthony Annett on fighting inflation without putting thousands out of work.

The church’s preferential option for the poor demands that U.S. policymakers dovetail inflation-fighting with credible investments to sustain the unemployed.

11/06/2022

Providence College theology major Liz Duffy '23 discusses her experiences working with the Dominicans for Justice and Peace in furthering the Order's mission at the United Nations

The Providence College Podcast features interviews with interesting members of the Friar Family. These in-depth conversations with PC students, Dominicans, faculty, staff, and alumni provide a rich look into the lives of noteworthy Friars. Occasionally we will also bring you on-campus lectures and p...

US treasury secretary in 1971 told a group of international finance leaders that “The dollar is our currency, but it’s y...
10/06/2022

US treasury secretary in 1971 told a group of international finance leaders that “The dollar is our currency, but it’s your problem.” This week the UN urged the Fed to stop rate increases because the surging US dollar threatens the stability of developing countries. Would CST require the Fed to ignore its mandate to stabilize foreign countries?

Monetary and fiscal policy moves in advanced economies risk pushing the world towards global recession and prolonged stagnation, inflicting worse damage than the financial crisis in 2008 and the COVID-19 shock in 2020, UNCTAD warns in its Trade and Development Report 2022.

Interesting piece on controversial priest Fr. Edward McGlynn and his place in the background of Rerum Novarum. E. McGly...
09/26/2022

Interesting piece on controversial priest Fr. Edward McGlynn and his place in the background of Rerum Novarum. E. McGlynn was the uncle of Dominican priest-sculptor Fr. Tom McGlynn whose works are at Providence College

Is Rerum Novarum a Socialist Manifesto?What took everyone off guard in Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 encyclical was not the condemnation of socialism but the expansion of Church teaching far beyond what was considered proper for religion, especially in the United States. September 25, 2022 Michael D. Grean...

Viva l'Italia
09/26/2022

Viva l'Italia

“The new Prime Minister of Italy. Wow.”

The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882, a year after Leo XIII issued Rerum Novarum, the encyclical that addressed in...
09/05/2022

The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882, a year after Leo XIII issued Rerum Novarum, the encyclical that addressed inhuman working conditions. In the West at least, standards have changed. New challenges are emerging in the workplace and the principles are in need of a refresh.

Rerum Novarum, the first social encyclical of the modern period, was issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891. Rights of workers, employers & the state. Link to text

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