Issues Newsletter

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Summer 2007 , Issues Newsletter
In this issue, in the essay "An Eye for an Eye Forever?" Fr. Tom Gannon, SJ, explores the search for peace in Israel and Palestine within the context of the conflict in Northern Ireland. This issue also introduces I-CAN, the Indiana Catholic Action Network.

Fall 2006, Issues Newsletter
This issue of the Issues Newsletter offers a Catholic perspective on the upcoming elections and a reflection on The Pope and Islam by Fr. Tom Gannon, S.J.

Summer 2006, Issues Newsletter
This issue of the Issues Newsletter explores Pope Benedict XVI's first papal encyclical titled Deus Caritas Est (God is Love). This issue also includes a photo gallery from the Diocese of Gary's visit to the Diocese of Fort Liberté, Haiti. Lastly, this issue includes an explanation of the work of Catholic Relief Services.

Winter 2006, Issues Newsletter
This issue of the Issues Newsletter is devoted entirely to the issue of immigration reform. The article includes the five principles that guide the Church's view on migrant issues and also includes four suggested action steps for immigration reform.

Summer 2005, Issues Newsletter
This edition of the Issues Newsletter deals with the Eucharist and social justice and includes an essay by Fr. James M. Dixon, S.J., along with sidebars on peacemaking and Australian Jesuits speaking out about the Eucharist.

Winter, 2005, Issues Newsletter
"The day after Christmas the world awakened to the power of nature, a disaster so immense it was difficult to wrap one's mind around the destruction and loss of life in South Asia, especially in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and India." So begins this issue of the Issues Newsletter, which goes on to discuss "the other pro-life issues."

Spring, 2004, Issues Newsletter
"At this time, Catholics may feel politically homeless, sensing that no political party and too few candidates chare a consistent concern for human life and dignity. However, this is not a time for retreat or discouragement. We need more, not less, engagement in political life. We urge Catholics to become more involved." -USCCB Administrative Committee, Faithful Citizenship, A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility.
In this issue of Issues, read more about choosing the best candidates in the upcoming 2004 elections.