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. 

Hurricane Harvey Response

U.S. Bishops Establish New Ad Hoc Committtee Against Racism
USCCB Calls for Prayer & Unity in Response to Charlottesville Attack
Prayer for Unity in our Communities
USCCB Website on Racism

Ohio Bishops Issue Letter on Immigration & Refugees
 

RESOURCES	Opiate Addiction Epidemic Care for Creation – Environment
	Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
	Take Action and Support Religious Liberty
	Respect Life Program
	Catholics Confront Global Poverty
	Justice for Immigrants 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