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

Thank you for Supporting CRS Rice Bowl

Please Return your CRS Rice Bowl to the Parish.  Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl during Lent.  Your contribution will help the poorest among us in over 100 countries through Catholic Relief Services.  If you do not have a CRS Rice Bowl, you can make an online contribution at www.crsricebowl.org. 





Read Fratelli Tutti
 

USCCB Webpage on Fratelli Tutti
Includes links to read the encyclical, an overview, and summary.  learn more.

 

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

The Season of Hope
Bishop Brennan Invites you to share our hope with others during these challenging times, learn more.

 

LATEST UPDATES

Latest Updates Newsletter:  Action Alerts, Resources, Events
Walking with Moms in Need:  A Year of Service
World Day of Peace Message - A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace - Pope Francis
World Day of the Poor Message - Pope Francis
Be in Solidairty with those in Prisons, Jails, Detention Cetner during COVID-19
CRS Rice Bowl Grants for Hunger Programs Available
Creation Care Tips
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Responding to the Drug Addiction Epidemic

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