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

9 Days for Life
Reflections on Racism, Violence, and Martin Luther King Day
World Day of Peace Message
National Migration Week - January 5-11
Latest Updates - Advent 2019
Hope Task Force December Bulletin Announcements
Bishop Brennan's Statement on U.S. Supreme Court DACA Case
Civilize It:  Dignity Beyond the Debate (Take the Pledge)
Focus Newsletter - Catholic Conference of Ohio
Bishop Brennan's Statement on El Paso and Dayton Shootings
Governor DeWine's Proposals on Gun Violence
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Responding to the Drug Addiction Epidemic

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