Easter Greetings!

Welcome to the second issue of the new justice blog!

In the last issue, the focus was on Archbishop Oscar Romero. This issue focuses on the local labor activist and founder of the United Farmworkers Union, Cesar Chavez and also on Sister Dorothy Stang who was killed in February for her work on behalf of farmers in the Amazon area of Brazil. Both are examples of selfless dedication to the poor and vulnerable.

We are blessed to have in this newsletter a recollection from Monsignor Gene Boyle of his experiences with Cesar and with the Farmworkers' Movement during the early days. Monsignor Boyle is a retired priest of the Diocese and current member of the Diocesan Human Concerns Commission. He is a tireless advocate for the poor and vulnerable. Although he gave me permission to edit his account, I have chosen to leave it in its full form. I hope that you will read it as a tribute to Cesar Chavez on the celebration of his birthday on March 31.

Si Se Puede!

Linda Batton, Associate for Evangelization, Justice, & Peace

In this issue...

• Upcoming Events - April 2005 and Beyond
• CRS/Indonesia Earthquake Update
• Si Se Puede!
• Viva Cesar Chavez! Viva la Causa!
• Oracion de Campensino de la Lucha - Prayer of the Farmworkers' Struggle
• Parish Social Justice Liaisons Gather for Breakfast Meeting
• "The Road to Solidarity" - A Immersion Experience to El Salvador
• Statement on Terri Schiavo from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida
• Layette Committee to be Honored at Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
• Sr. Dorothy Stang, SND
• Sister Dorothy Stang, SND Murdered in Brazil