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Did you know that we are called to protect god's creation?
As we mark the close of the special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year and prepare for the launching of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, we honor the great progress made by the global Church in our journey towards ecological conversion and prepare for the next decade of action to care for all God’s creation. Throughout the ten days of prayer, learning, and action we invite you to reflect on the following: what can I do to make sure that our common home remains a place that respects the dignity and interconnectedness of all created life?
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Office of advocacy & justice
The mission of the Office of Advocacy and Justice is to create disciples in action by providing parishioners with opportunities to live out their baptismal call to model Christ's love for the poor and the most vulnerable members of our communities. The Office 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 dignity of work, solidarity, and care for God's creation.
We use three strategies to accomplish our goal:
1) Prayer
2) Education of Catholic social teaching and how it applies to today's social problems
3) Concrete ways on how parishioners can take action at a local, state, and national level to advocate for a more loving and just society.To learn more about the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching please follow these links:
- Life and Dignity of the Human Person
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Responsibilities
- Preferential Option for the Poor
- The Dignity of Work
- Solidarity
- Care for God's Creation
"If you want peace, work for Justice" - Pope Paul VI
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ADVOCACY AND JUSTICE NEWS
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U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Constitutional Challenge to Mississippi’s 15-Week Abortion Ban (constantcontact.com)
Poverty and Abortion: A Vicious Cycle | Respect Life
The American Medical Association reaffirms its longstanding opposition to assisted suicide
Open Letter to American Medical Students Concerning Assisted Suicide
Pope revises catechism to say death penalty is 'inadmissible'
California Court Overturns State Assisted Suicide LawPro-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?
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Photo Albums
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2020 Catholic Days at the Capitol
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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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Aida Boneboneaptdiocese.orgDirector of Advocacy & Justice -
Deacon Ray Aguadoaguadorptdiocese.orgCoordinator of Advocacy & Justice -
ustynoskivptdiocese.orgMinistries Administrative Assistant
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Updated July 30, 2021