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January 28 - January 29
TALLAHASSEE – Each year, Catholics from across the state gather in Tallahassee to participate in Catholic Days at the Capitol. This two-day event provides an opportunity for the faithful to put a call to political responsibility into action ... (read more)Read More
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The Office for Advocacy & Justice serves as the social justice arm of the local church. Our Catholic view of social justice is derived from Catholic Social Teaching. It encompasses the social issues of life and the dignity of the human person, community and the common good, rights and responsibilities, options for the poor, the diginity of work, solidarity, and care for God's creation.
Here you can learn more about each of these individual teachings, where the Catholic view on them came from and how you can get involved in an area about which you are passionate.
Thanks to all who joined us at the 2019 Florida Respect Life Conference in St. Augustine!
NEWS
Respect Life Volunteer of the Year Announced
The American Medical Association reaffirms its longstanding oppostion to assisted suicide
Open Letter to American Medical Students Concerning Assisted Suicide
Pope revises catechism to say death penalty is 'inadmissible'
Ministry of Consolation and Compassion Training Registration
California Court Overturns State Assisted Suicide LawLearn how President Trump wants to fix America's prison system
Pro-Life Chairman Urges Passage of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Joint Letter to Congress: 33 Organizations Urge Passage of Conscience Protection Act of 2017
USCCB Spokeswoman Welcomes House Passage of 2017 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act: 'Decisive Step toward Respect for Unborn Human Life'
Masterpiece Cakeshop Owner Jack Phillips ‘Thrilled’ by Supreme Court Victory
Doctor-assisted suicide is contagious too. Why aren't we sounding the alarm?
Supreme Court Protects Free Speech of Pregnancy Centers -
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
There are many significant issues within Catholic Social Teaching that concern faithful Catholics. Please consider the materials and information below as you learn and pray about these matters. Learn more at the USCCB's website: Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
Life and Dignity of the Human Person Community and the Common Good
Rights and
ResponsibilitiesPreferential Option
for the Poor The Dignity
of Work
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Photo Albums
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2019 Repect Life Conference
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2018 Respect Life Conference
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31st Annual State Respect Life Conference
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Deacon Ray Aguadoaguadorptdiocese.orgCoordinator of Advocacy & Justice -
Venisa Ustynoskiustynoskivptdiocese.orgMinistries Administrative Assistant
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updated on Jan. 28, 2019