The Catholic Commission for

Justice & Peace

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The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace [CCJP] is a commission of the Bishop of Christchurch to help him promote the knowledge and practice of Catholic social teaching in the diocese. 

About the CCJP

CCJP Articles & Publications

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace regularly issue articles and pieces related to current topics.

The Green Pontificates

Human Dignity and the Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse

Misinformation and Disinformation in the Age of Social Media

The fragile and complex concept of Peace – a personal reflection

2022 Essay Competition - Winning Essays

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2022 Annual CCJP Essay and Multimedia competition. The 2022 Essay competition was based on Social Justice Week theme: “Say No to Racism, We are One in Christ.”

Year 11 - 13 | Danielle Odams - Villa Maria

Year 9 - 10 | Stella Jones - Marian College

Year 7 - 8 | Eleanor Harris - Our Lady of Victories