Mission Statement

The Office of Justice and Peace strives to fulfill the principles of Social Justice by integrating the full body of Catholic Social teaching, so that it may be lived out daily as an essential element of our faith.  The Office also assists with the physical and emotional needs of those afflicted as the result of a natural disaster.

Empowerment of the people is a vital part of all Justice and Peace Programs.

"Our faith calls us
  to work for justice;
  to serve those in need;
  to pursue peace; and
  to defend the life, dignity, & rights
      of all our sisters and brothers.
This is the call of JESUS,
  the challenge of the prophets,
  and the living tradition
  of the Church."
            ~ U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

• Catholic Campaign Against Poverty
• Catholic Relief Services: Operation Rice Bowl | Global Fellows
• Commission on the Pastoral Care of the Elderly
• Service to the Survivors of Violence
• Prison Ministry | Prevention of Violence
• Long Term Disaster Recovery