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	Office for Peace & Justice
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Mission

The Office for Peace and Justice holds the mandate from Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. to coordinate Archdiocesan advocacy and ministry regarding the Social Teachings of the Church. This office assists Catholics in knowing their faith and addresses issues of poverty, faithful citizenship, human rights, domestic policy, international development, peace, and care for Creation. In promoting respect for human life and dignity, the office works though four main programs: Justice Education, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, and Parish Sharing. In addition, this office resources other agencies regarding the Social Doctrine of the Church.

USCCBACTION ALERTS

Clemency Petition for Adolofo Davis
Adolfo Davis is thirty-five years old and has been in prison for over twenty years. He was barely 14 years old when he was ordered to participate in what he believed at first would be a robbery. For that mistake, he has never stepped a foot outside of prison since. His sentence of life without the possibility of parole means he never will. Click here.

Events and Programs

John Dear: Flyer
Evening meditation and book signing.
Faithful Citizenship:
A Call to Political Responsibility from
the Catholic Bishops of the United States

English | Spanish | Website
Faith & Justice Internship:
Catholic? Interested in fighting poverty?
Intern with the Catholic Campaign for
Human Development
Flyer | Application
Justice Month: Flyer | Website
Gospel Nonviolence Workshop:
May and June
Flyer & Registration