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. 

To learn more about the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching please follow these links:

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person  
2. Rights and Responsibilities
3. Responsibilities
4. Preferential Option for the Poor 
5. The Dignity of Work  
6. Solidarity 
7. Care for God's Creation

"If you want peace, work for Justice" - Pope Paul VI

 ADVOCACY AND JUSTICE NEWS

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U.S. Catholic Bishops’ parish program seeks to “Walk with Moms in Need”

Reminder: Nominate an emerging leader in social justice! (mailchi.mp)

U.S. Bishop Chairmen Speak Out on U.S. Department of Justice Dismissal of a Case Involving Conscience Law (constantcontact.com)

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Constitutional Challenge to Mississippi’s 15-Week Abortion Ban (constantcontact.com)

Recent Hyde votes in the U.S. House of Representatives (constantcontact.com)

U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Respond to House Vote to Force Taxpayers to Fund Elective Abortions (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'