Office for Social Justice - St. Paul & Minneapolis

>> September 3, 2008
Darfur: Where is Our Moral Conscience? Click here for more information.

September 29, 2008
Sowers Assembly Event at Our Lady of Grace in Edina with Featured Speaker: Bernie Evans.
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October 2, 2008
Sowers Assembly Event at Lumen Christi in St. Paul with Featured Speaker: Bernie Evans.
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Flyer with both events listed:
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>> November 12, 2008
Guardian Angel Church
Road to Reconciliation Conference.
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Click here for agenda
Click here for registration

Visit "Volunteer Opportunities" for a list of new positions available.

NEWS & UPDATES:

>> View the new edition of our newsletter SEEDS by clicking here.

Understanding Poverty - Click here.

2008 Message on Peace, Pope Benedict XVI. Click here to read.

A statement was released called “A Call for Bipartisan Cooperation on Responsible Transition in Iraq.” Click here to read.

Q & A also available

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
&
2008 ELECTION

USCCB Faithful Citizenship website. Click here to visit.

The US Council of Catholic Bishops' statement on Faithful Citizenship. Click here to read.

A Parish Reflection on Faithful Citizenship. Click here to read.

Camera-ready copies of the bulletin insert  can be downloaded to be copied locally.

Adult Small Faith Group Discussion Series - Click here.

Prayer for the                Common Good
October 7, 2008
- Prayer Card
- Prayer Service (word)

Set 1:
- Reflections
    (in English and Spanish)

Set 2:
- Reflections
   (in English and Spanish)

What Can Parishes Do and Not Do During an Election Cycle? Click here to view.

Political Activity Guidelines for Catholic Organizations. Click here to view.

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....