Fr. Shay’s Articles
COP28: to eliminate fossil fuels and save the planet
December 1, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
COP28: to eliminate fossil fuels and save the planet Fr. Shay Cullen 2 December 2023 Last Thursday, 30 November, over 160 world leaders opened the UN Climate Summit in Dubai called COP28. This is perhaps one of the most important of these annual events that bring the world together to avert a growing catastrophic disaster […]
Read More...Columban, a man with conviction and an example to all
November 24, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Columban, a man with conviction and an example to all Fr. Shay Cullen 23 November 2023 If you want to know about a fearless and outspoken defender of human dignity and rights, you have to know about the life of a man known as Columban. He was a true Christian, an Irishman who dedicated his […]
Read More...Justice delayed is justice denied in cases against women and children
November 17, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Justice delayed is justice denied in cases against women and children Fr. Shay Cullen 18 November 2023 We need to be reminded of the extent of violence against women and children especially on the 25th of November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. Senator Leila De Lima has been denied […]
Read More...The heinous crime of child sexual abuse is widespread
November 10, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The heinous crime of child sexual abuse is widespread Fr. Shay Cullen 9 November 2023 Hundreds of thousands of children are raped and sexually abused every day around the world. In the Philippines and many countries like Spain, Portugal, the United States, Australia, Ireland, the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Australia, the recent history of sexual […]
Read More...Success in giving new life to former jailed youth
November 3, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Success in giving new life to former jailed youth Fr. Shay Cullen 3 November 2023 There is good news, hope and success for children in conflict with the law (CICL) at Preda New Dawn Home in Liloan, Cebu. This open center founded in 2018 is an alternative to jail and life there is based on […]
Read More...The Declaration of Human Rights is for all
October 28, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The Declaration of Human Rights is for all Fr. Shay Cullen 28 October 2023 This coming December 10th 2023 is the 75th anniversary of the world-wide publication of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights approved and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 217A at its 3rd session in Paris on 10 December […]
Read More...Murder most foul of the 59th student-victim of hazing
October 20, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Murder most foul of the 59th student-victim of hazing Fr. Shay Cullen 20 October 2023 The brutal torture, abuse, beating and savage attack on a young man Ahldryn Lery Chua Bravante, a 25-year-old fourth-year student from Imus, Cavite in the Philippine College of Criminology, caused his death last Monday 16th October 2023. He is number […]
Read More...Disastrous consequences of climate change for children
October 13, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Disastrous consequences of climate change for children Fr. Shay Cullen 13 October 2023 The low, dark clouds, the rumble of thunder, the flashes of lightning, and the rising wind-bending branches all indicate a powerful typhoon is approaching, and that means danger, worry, and concern for the thousands of small farmers and their families and another […]
Read More...Children are traumatized by long wait for justice
October 6, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Children are traumatized by long wait for justice Fr. Shay Cullen 7 October 2023 What is causing delays in our court and justice system is that the good-hearted, hard-working judges of the Family Courts are overloaded, underpaid, underfunded, and underappreciated. Most judges and prosecutors are dedicated and are working hard without fear or favor to […]
Read More...The Filipino bishops and laity fighting for justice and human rights.
September 29, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The Filipino bishops and laity fighting for justice and human rights. Fr. Shay Cullen 28 September 2023 There are many unsung brave and strong-minded Filipinos willing to stand up with their people and to fight for their lands and protect the environment; thousands more are ready to sacrifice themselves. They work to defend children’s rights, rescue, protect, […]
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