Social Concerns

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

What's New
April is Autism Awareness Month
Bishop Campbell's Pastoral Letter on Drug Addiction
Responding to the Drug Addiction Epidemic
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Jail & Prison Ministry Conference is April 28
2018 CRS Rice Bowl Lenten Challenge:  Family & Schools
Disaster Response
USCCB Website on Racism
Ohio Bishops Issue Letter on Immigration & Refugees

RESOURCES	Drug Addiction Epidemic Care for Creation – Environment
	Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
	Take Action and Support Religious Liberty
	Respect Life Program
	Catholics Confront Global Poverty 2018 CRS Rice Bowl Lenten Challenge:  Family & Schools
	Justice for Immigrants Campaign  Share the Journey Migration Campaign
	Take the St. Francis Pledge to proect creation and the poor.
	We Are Salt and Light Online resource from USCCB to help parish communities assess and strengthen missionary discipleship