8th Day Center for Justice
Membership | Over 30 religious congregations |
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Website | 8thDayCenter.org (defunct) |
Remarks | Special consultative relationship with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations |
8th Day Center for Justice was a
According to its mission statement, the center existed to promote "a world of right relationships in which all creation is seen as sacred and interconnected. In such a world all people are equal and free from oppression, have a right to a just distribution of resources, and to live in harmony with the cosmos."[2]
The center and its staff sponsored weekly silent peace vigils beginning after 2001's September 11 attacks.[3][4] It also hosted a radio show called The 8th Day on WLUW, Chicago. 8th Day Center was also involved in issues of homelessness,[5][6] human trafficking,[7] nuclear disarmament,[8] labor rights,[9] inclusive language,[10] and LGBT rights.
8th Day Center for Justice had a special consultative relationship with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.[11] In April 2010, the center was named a Human Rights Champion by the Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America.[12]
8th Day Center for Justice closed in 2017.[13][14]
Member congregations
Sponsoring members of 8th Day Center for Justice included:
- Claretian Missionaries of the US Western Province
- Divine Word Missionariesof North America
- Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Priests of the Sacred Heart
- Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
- Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis
- Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
- Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
These members helped to staff the center. Longstanding staff included Sister Kathleen Desautels.[15] In addition, 34 other congregations served as member friends or contributing members.
References
- ISBN 978-0-7425-5996-7.
8th day center for justice.
- ^ "Mission statement". 8th Day Center for Justice. Archived from the original on 16 April 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ Lederman, Josh (April 20, 2010). "Silence sends the strongest message at Catholic peace vigils". Medill Reports. Northwestern University. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ Zivan, David (September 2005). "Voices in the Church: Sister Dorothy Pagosa". Chicago Magazine. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ Hombs, Mary Ellen; Mitch Snyder (1982). Homelessness in America: a forced march to nowhere. Washington, D.C.: Community for Creative Non-violence. p. 82.
- ^ Pagosa, Dorothy (December 22, 2005). "Catholic laity and religious on poverty: an account of how the preferential option for the poor manifests itself in the lives of some Catholics". Conscience. Catholics for a Free Choice. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ^ Greninger, Howard (April 20, 2010). "Human Rights Day: At least 14,000 people are trafficked into U.S. each year". The Tribune-Star. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- ISBN 0-7425-5996-3.
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- ISBN 0-7591-0765-3.
- ^ "8th Day Center for Justice". CSO Net. United Nation Civil Society Network. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ "Human Rights Champions Honored | Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America". Crln.org. 2007-08-08. Archived from the original on 2013-12-18. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ Araujo-Hawkins, Dawn (2017-09-28). "As 8th Day Center for Justice enters final year, sisters shepherd center's conclusion". Global Sisters Report. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "About the Walk | Walk for Justice Chicago". www.walkforjusticechicago.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "8th Day Center for Justice". Sisters of Providence. Retrieved 19 September 2014.