Office for Social Justice - St. Paul & Minneapolis

>> January 21, 2009
Take part in the public launching of the Legislative Commission to End Poverty’s Recommendations. At the Landmark Center, St. Paul. Sponsored by A Minnesota Without Poverty

>> February 3, 2009
Day on the Hill
The largest interfaith lobbying day in Minnesota. Sponsored by the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition

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

NEWS & UPDATES:

IMMIGRATION SUNDAY
January 4, 2009

Final Letter

Final Cover

  Activites for Adults

Activities for Children

Liturgy Guide

  Prayer

Table of Contents

  Catholic Social                 Teaching

Bulletin Insert
   * More information to come!

>> 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

SOWER ASSEMBLY

>> December 1, 2008 &
December 2, 2008
Sowers Assembly: A Perfect Storm? Recommendations to End Poverty by 2020 and Looming Budget Short Falls event. Featured speakers: Senator John Marty and Nan Madden, Director of the MN Budget Project. Click here for more information and locations.

LEGISLATIVE BRIEFINGS

Join us to learn about the Office for Social Justice’s legislative agenda and how you can participate in creating change!

Save the date:

January 20, 2009
Risen Savior -Burnsville

January 22, 2009
Corpus Christi - Roseville

January 26, 2009
Hayden Center - Saint Paul

January 27, 2009
Our Lady of Grace - Edina

Look for more details
to come!

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....