Dead and living mangroves, Roebuck Bay, Broome, Western Australia.
Photo : CAS.
This is the wood of the cross on which hung the Saviour of the world.
Come, let us worship.
For the Lord has risen.
Alleluia.

Issue 1, March 2007, Highlights:

Easter Message

Vatican Dossier

Wonders of the Kimberley - Frogs

Talkabout Kimberley
Social Justice Statement, 2006

Broome Launch

Fr Brian McCoy

Farewell to Fr. Kevin McKelson SAC

Graduation Address - Fr Ray Hevern SAC

KCP Magazine

Social Justice Sunday Statement 2006:

THE HEART OF OUR COUNTRY: Dignity and justice for our Indigenous sisters and brothers

Summary
It was just over twenty years ago in Alice Springs that Pope John Paul II addressed the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia as brothers and sisters.

The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Sunday Statement for 2006 drew on the historic address to deal with an issue of great importance for Australian society: dignity and justice for Indigenous people.

Pope John Paul raised four important issues when he spoke in Blatherskite Park at Alice Springs. He challenged all Australians to ensure the preservation of Indigenous cultures. He called on us to seek and explore the points of agreement between Indigenous traditions and those of Jesus and all of his people. The Holy Father praised the way the Indigenous peoples had cared for the land. And, by naming past hurts and continuing injustices endured by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, he confronted the national community of Australia with the need to move towards true reconciliation.

The full impact of Pope John Paul II’s address in Alice Springs is still being realised as we continue to explore the path to reconciliation. In their Social Justice Sunday Statement, the Bishops considered many of the great achievements since these words were spoken in 1986, and what is still left to be done in taking up the challenges before us all.

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