Office for Social Justice - St. Paul & Minneapolis

Office for Social Justice
328 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
(651-291-4477)
osj@archspm.org

Program of Catholic Charities of
Saint Paul and Minneapolis

UPCOMING EVENTS

>> February 20-22, 2010
     Bread for the World
     Offering of Letters
     Workshops around the
     metro area. For more
     info call 612-871-9084

>> February 27, 2010
     A Minnesota Without
     Poverty Event.
     Statewide Movement to
     End Poverty by 2020
     Click here for more
     information.

>> March 3, 2010
     Immigration Beyond the
     Sound Byte
     The Carondelet Center
     (click here for directions)
     Click here for more
     information

>> March 25, 2010
     Day on the Hill
     Click here for more
     information.
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>>Understanding Poverty

To learn more about Understanding Poverty - Click here.

Contact OSJ for more info.

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Click here to visit our new page for Parish Events!

   NEWS & UPDATES

Lenten Series is Available!

A five part lectionary-based reflection series that connect our faith, spirituality and commitment to ending poverty.

Visit the Lenten Journey page for materials and ordering information by clicking here.

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>> Latest Edition of our newsletter SEEDS is available by clicking here

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US Catholic Bishops Letter on Health Care Reform. Click here to read.
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Issue Update: The Governor's Unallotment. Click here to read.
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>> "Reforming U.S. International Assistance – what is the Church’s position?” Click here to watch full presentation.
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>> Read the Bishop's Budget Letter here.
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>> One in five children lives in poverty. You can change their lives. Join the conversation. Read our Blog by clicking here.
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>>Report on results of previous budget cuts in MN. Click here.
( File is large- may take awhile to download)

  WHAT'S NEW

Justice for Immigrants - Minnesota

Click here to visit the new website and become a member!

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Restoring health care: GAMC

  Campaign resources

Click here for new webpage

Save GAMC Rally at the Capitol
February 4, 2010
Click here for Flyer!
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Sowers of Justice Sowers of Justice is a membership organization for Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis who are committed to changing hearts and changing social structures on behalf of justice. read more....

Legislative Advocacy This program helps Catholics become involved in public policy advocacy. Members of Sowers of Justice who agree to participate in legislative advocacy are supported in lobbying on behalf of people who are poor or lack political power. read more....

Parish Social Justice The Office for Social Justice helps parishes develop effective social justice activities and structures. Staff work directly with pastors and parish social action committees to assist them in making the work of justice an integral part of parish life. read more....

Catholic Campaign for Human Development The Office for Social Justice coordinates the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) in the Archdiocese. This is a unique and successful anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic bishops. read more....