Social Justice Ministry
Throughout November the Diocesan Social Action Office is providing material on the Church's social teaching. This week the focus is on the Dignity of the Human Person.
The Social Justice Ministry is made up of parishioners representing the parishes of St. Joseph and Holy Spirit. The purpose of this ministry is to provide experiences that enable our parishioners to learn about issues of justice and to engage their faith. Inspired by Scripture and Tradition, all members of the Catholic Church are called to be people of faith and action, people who strive to be the light of Christ in the world as advocates for peace and justice. Catholic Social Teaching is a central element of our faith. It is Jesus who calls us to this mission, not any political or ideological agenda.
The Social Justice Ministry has undertaken and is currently pursuing the following activities:
- Sending letters to and visiting government officials concerning important issues.
- Providing education for parishioners on immigration and human trafficking
- Sponsoring electronics recycling drives and fair-trade shows
- Being further educated on human trafficking and currently delivering posters of missing children to local hotels
- Sponsoring church collections for local refugees, the incarcerated and those less fortunate
We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at St. Joseph Parish in the office conference room.
If you have questions, contact Donna Dugan at 440-785-8051 or ddcorita@aol.com.
The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Conference of Ohio (ohiocathconf.org)
Learn more about our ongoing efforts to assist discplaced families from the Ukraine by clicking here.
Want to learn more about the Catholic Church's Social Teaching?
See some resources below:
The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Conference of Ohio (ohiocathconf.org)
