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

Bishop Brennan's Statement on Signing of Heartbeat Bill
Latest Updates Newsletter - April 2019
April is Autism Awareness Month
Flood & Cyclone Response
Lenten Journey for Families - English |  Spanish
Heatbeat Bill, Human Trafficking, and Immigration
New U.S. Bishops' Statement on Racism "Open Wide our Hearts:  The Enduring Call to Love"
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Responding to the Drug Addiction Epidemic

Put your faith into action through charity and justice.

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