The staff of the Vicariate for Catholic Social Doctrine serves the Church in three ways. First, we advocate for laws that reflect Catholic Social Doctrine, especially as it relates to human life and dignity, the family, human trafficking, religious liberty, the economy, technology, and addiction. Second, we oversee diocesan agencies and ministries that serve mothers, children, the poor, the elderly, the disabled, the imprisoned, and victims of disasters. Finally, we go out to parishes and Catholic schools to teach about the fullness and meaning of Catholic Social Doctrine.
Reverend Robert Penhallurick
Episcopal Vicar for Catholic Social Doctrine, Director of International
Priest Personnel
614-231-4509
rpenhall@columbuscatholic.org
Deacon David Bezusko
Director, Catholic Charities
614-241-2540 ext. 1430
dbezusko@columbuscatholic.org
David P. Lyons, PhD
Director, Office of Catholic Advocacy & Social Doctrine
614-241-2540 ext. 1334
dlyons@columbuscatholic.org
Mary Kristof
Associate Director, Pro-Life Office
614-241-2540 ext. 1432
mparker@columbuscatholic.org
Angelita Canlas
Administrative Assistant
614-241-2540 ex. 1434
acanlas@columbuscatholic.org