The Office for Social Concerns serves as a central diocesan resource for social justice education and advocacy.  We are the local liaison to state and national programs of the U.S. Catholic Bishops and responsible for the local implementation of those programs within the diocese.


 

We address issues in light of Catholic Social Teaching 
 

Human life & dignity, poverty, global solidarty, religious liberty,  immigration, criminal justice, environment, and disaster response to name a few. 

Our Programs

Our programs include Respect Life, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, Parish Social Ministry, Rural Life, Jail & Prison Ministry, Advocacy with Persons with Disabilities, and many local initatives.

What's New

CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE

FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE Amid the Coronavirus.  Visit our Coronavirus Response webpage for the latest messages from Bishop Brennan, basic information about COVID-19, ways to strengthen your faith, resources to get help, and opportunties to provide help.

Visit our website at:

www.columbuscatholic.org/coronavirus-response

Statement of Bishop Brennan  on Death of George Floyd
Be in Solidairty with those in Prisons, Jails, Detention Cetner during COVID-19
Laudato Si Week is May 16-24
COVID-19: USCCB Leaders Issue Letters to Congress and Administration
U.S. Census - Please Complete to Advance the Common Good
Civilize It:  Dignity Beyond the Debate (Take the Pledge)
Walking with Moms in Need:  A Year of Service
Laudato Si' Activity Packet for Families, Schools, PSR Programs
CRS Rice Bowl Grants for Hunger Programs Available
Hope Task Force Bulletin Announcements
Creation Care Tips - Spring 2020
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Responding to the Drug Addiction Epidemic

Put your faith into action through charity and justice.

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