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Resources

All of the documents below are available from the USCC's Office for Publishing and Promotion Services. For fuller descriptions of the titles and for ordering information, visit their website at www.usccb.org/opps or write/call: USCC, 3211 Fourth St., NE, Washington, DC 20017. 1-800-235-8722.

Abortion:

Respect for Human Rights: The Secret of True Peace. Pope John Paul II, 1999 World Day of Peace, January 1, 1999. No. 5-320, 16 pp., $2.95
Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics. English: No. 5-300, 40 pp., $2.95 Spanish: No. 5-809, 40 pp., $2.95
The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) On the Value and Inviolability of Human Life. English: No. 316-7, 196 pp., $7.95 Spanish: No. 317-5, 196 pp., $7.95

Racism

Reconciled Through Christ: On Reconciliation and Greater Collaboration Between Hispanic American Catholics and African American Catholics, No. 5-025, 88 pp., $7.95.
Keep Your Hand on the Plow: The African American Presence in the Catholic Church. Authors include Rev. Cyprian Davis, OSB; Andrew Billingsly; Rev. O. Hugh Stout, Editor; and Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD. No. 098-2, 224 pp., $19.95
God Bless Them Who Have Their Own. African American Catechetical Camp Meetin: A Gathering to Chart a New Course. Therese Wilson Favors, ed with an introduction by Most Rev. John H. Ricard. No. 916-5, 96 pp., $8.95
Brothers and Sisters to Us/Nuestros Hermanos y Hermanas. English/Spanish edition. No. 653-0, 32 pp., $3.95
The Cypress Will Grow (Videotape). No. 307-8, 18 minutes, $19.95
Families: Black and Catholic. From the U.S. bishops' Department of Education. No. 890-8, 180 pp., $15.95
Cultural Pluralism in the United States. No. 739-1, 15 pp., $1.95
Circle of the Spirit (Videotape). No. 358-2, 60 minutes, $29.95
Herencia y Esperanza. No. 422-8, 60 minutes, $29.95 Spanish: No. 5-172, 60 minutes, $29.95
The Hispanic Presence in the New Evangelization in the United States. August 25, 1999 No. 460-0, 56 pp., $5.95
Comunidad (Videotape). From the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Hispanic Affairs. In Spanish with English subtitles. No. 5-008, 18 minutes, $18.95
Strangers and Aliens No Longer: The Hispanic Presence in the Church of the United States. From the U.S. bishops' Office of Research and the Secretariat for Hispanic Affairs. No. 594-1, 148 pp., $9.95
On Fire with Faith (Videotape). No. 422-8, 60 minutes, $29.95
Leaven for the Kingdom of God. From the U.S. bishops' Committee for Hispanic Affairs. No. 394-9, 40 pp., $3.95
The Hispanic Presence/La Presencia Hispana: Challenge and Commitment/Esperanza y Compromiso. English/Spanish edition. No. 891-6, 73 pp., $2.25
For The Love of One Another available from the Secretariat for African American Catholics $2.25;
Ending Racism in the Church, Sr. Paul Therese Hennessee,SA, ed. with a forward by Bishop Curtis J. Guillory,SVD. United Church Press, Cleveland.

International Peacemaking:

Sowing Weapons of War: A Pastoral Reflection on the Arms Trade and Landmines. No. 5-028, 12 pp., $1.50
The International Arms Trade: An Ethical Reflection The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace No. 018-4, 36 pp. $4.95
Peacemaking: Moral and Policy Challenges for a New World. Edited by Gerard F. Powers, Drew Christiansen, SJ, and Robert T. Hennemeyer. No. 682-4, 368 pp., $19.95
The Harvest of Justice Is Sown in Peace: A Reflection of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Tenth Anniversary of "The Challenge of Peace." No. 705-7, 28 pp., $2.95 Spanish: No. 706-5, 28 pp., $2.95
Summary of The Challenge of Peace/Sintesis del Desafio de la Paz. From the U.S. bishops. No. 894-0, 28 pp., $1.95
The Challenge of Peace God's Promise and Our Response. No. 863-0, 142 pp., $3.95

Violence:

Blessed Are the Peacemakers. Videotape from the U.S. bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign. No. 5-244, 60 minutes, $29.95
Walk in the Light: A Pastoral Response to Child Sexual Abuse. No. 5-000, 16 pp., $1.25 Spanish: No. 5-001, 16 pp., $1.25
Confronting a Culture of Violence A Catholic Framework for Action. A Pastoral Message of the U.S. Catholic Bishops. English: No. 028-1, 36 pp., $1.95 Spanish: No. 045-1, 40 pp., $1.95. www.usccb.org/sdwp/national/criminal/ccv94.shtml.
When You Preach, Remember Me (Videotape). No. 680-8, 12 minutes, $17.95
When I Call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women. English Pamphlet: No. 547-X, 16 pp., $0.99 Spanish Pamphlet: No. 548-8, 16 pp., $0.99 English/Spanish Binder Edition: No. 546-1, 16 pp., $2.50

Violence and the Media

NEW!!!: Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice. Available on the web at: usccb.org/sdwp. Order: English: No. 5-394 or Spanish: No. 5-846, $2.95.
Family Guide for Using Media. No. 5-324, 8-panel brochure, $0.50
Insights and Answers on Media Bias. No. 5-325, 6-panel brochure, $0.50
Renewing the Mind of the Media (Videotape). No. 5-332, 12 minutes, $14.95
Renewing the Mind of the Media A Statement on Overcoming Exploitation of Sex and Violence in Communications. English: No. 5-286, 40 pp., $3.95 Spanish: No. 5-805, 48 pp., $3.95
An Overview of Renewing the Mind of the Media. A Summary of "Renewing the Mind of the Media: A Statement on Overcoming the Exploitation of Sex and Violence in Communications" English: No. 5-241, 6-panel brochure, $0.75 Spanish: No. 5-816, 6-panel brochure, $0.75
Pornography and Violence in the Communications Media: A Pastoral Response. The Pontifical Council for Social Communications. No. 290-X, 16 pp., $1.95

Euthanasia

Declaration on Euthanasia. Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. No. 704-9, 12 pp., $1.95

Death Penalty

A Good Friday Appeal to End the Death Penalty. English: No. 5-327, 6-panel brochure, $0.50 Spanish: No. 5-821, 6-panel brochure, $0.50
Statement on Capital Punishment. 1980. U.S. Bishops. No. 740-5, 21 pp., $2.50

From Other National Catholic Organizations:

The Conference of Major Superiors of Men's Institutes offers a comprehensive program for nonviolence called "CMSM Shalom Strategy". CMSM, 8808 Carmen St., Silver Spring, MD, 20901, 301-588-4030.
National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice offers a "Celebration Packet" to assist parishes in celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. NCCIJ, 1200 Varnum St., NE, Washington, DC 20017, 202-529-6480. Cost is $15.00.
National Council of Catholic Women, offers "Women Healing the Wounds: NCCW Responds to Domestic Violence" a program for helping parishes. This resource is for all who are trying to understand or are victims of domestic violence. NCCW, 1275 K Street, NW, Suite 975, Washington, DC 20015, 202-682-0334 ($10 per 100 brochures + postage).
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, National Catholic Youth Initiative "To Stand Against Violence" Resource Manual. Many of the suggestions in the manual will offer additional ideas as youth confront the problem of violence. NFCYM, 3700-A Oakview Terrace, NE, Washington, DC 20017, 202-636-3825.
Pace e Bene Franciscan Nonviolence Center has a book entitled, "From Violence to Wholeness: A Ten Part Program in the Spirituality and Practice of Active Nonviolence." The book is available at $15. Contact Pace e Bene at 1420 W. Bartlett St., Las Vegas, NV 89106, E-mail: fvtw@aol.com.
Pax Christi USA offers many excellent resources for those concerned about peace including: The Way of Peace introducing nonviolence, Love Beyond Measure exploring the spirituality of nonviolence, The Fire of Peace prayer book, Seventy Times Seven on reconciliation, Peacemaking Day By Day, quotes from peace activists in Words of Peace, and a Vow of Nonviolence encouraging individuals to pledge to lead lives of nonviolence. 532 West Eighth St., Erie, PA 16502, , 814-453-4955, www.nonviolence.org/pcusa/

Other Organizations:

American Friends Service Committee, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, (215) 241-7000, Fax: (215) 241-7275, www.afsc.org
Catholics Against Capital Punishment, P.O. Box 3125, Arlington, VA 22203, 301-652-1125, www.igc.org/cacp.
The Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20015, (202)289-7319, www.cphv.org.
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. See especially their "Blueprints" newsletter that offers the best practices to combat violence. University of Colorado at Boulder, IBS #9, Campus Box 442, Boulder, CO 80309-0442, (303)492-1032, www.reeusda.gov/pavnet/cf/cfcenstu.shtml
The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, 936 North 34th Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98103 USA, (206) 634-1903, Fax: 206-634-0115, www.cpsdv.org/.
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, 000 6th Street, NW, Suite 603, Washington, DC 36, (202) 530-0340, www.gunfree.org.
Institute for Peace and Justice, (Parenting for Peace and Justice and Families Against Violence Advocacy Network [FAVAN]) 4144 Lindell, #124, St. Louis, MO 63108; 314-533-4445, http://members.aol.com/ppjn/.
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, 918 F St.,NW, Suite 601, Washington, DC 20010. 202-347-2411, www.ncadp.org.
Peace and Justice Committee of the Mennonite Church, PO Box 173, Orrville OH 44667, 330-683-6844 ,www.MennoLink.org/peace/.