“The mission of the Social Justice Resource Center is to link faith to action by providing information and resources on the social issues of our time.”
We believe that social teaching is central, not fringe; social ministry is integral, not optional; it is the work of every believer, not just the mission of a few committed people or committees.(Communities of Salt & Light, US Conference of Catholic Bishops)
We are all called, “To proclaim good news to the poor; proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.” —Luke 4:18
The Social Justice Resource Center offers hundreds of:
- Key Principles such as Catholic Social Teaching, Justice, Peace & Forgiveness
- Facts & Figures & Church Teaching on Specific Issues
- Resources such as Publications, Films and Websites
- Biographies of Individuals Involved with Social Justice
- A Calendar with Events and Anniversaries Throughout the Year
- Quotes and Prayers Organized by Issue
- Specific Action Ideas
- Links to Related Catholic Diocesan Offices
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Capital Punishment
Capital punishment violates the dignity of the human person, who is made in the image...
Criminal Justice System
We are guided by the paradoxical Catholic teaching on crime and punishment: We will not...
Domestic Abuse
A person doesn’t have to hit for it to be abuse. He or she can...
Economic Justice
All economic life should be shaped by moral principles. Economic choices and institutions must...
Education System
It is the proper function of authority, in the name of the common good, to...
Environment
Increased temperatures, rising sea levels and changes in rainfall are impacts of climate change, and...
Gender Inequality
Men and women have been created, which is to say, willed by God: in perfect...
Gun Violence
As bishops, we support measures that control the sale and use of firearms and make...
Health Care
Every human being has a right to life, the fundamental right that makes all other...
Housing
The Catholic bishops believe decent, safe, and affordable housing is a human right. Catholic teaching...
Human Trafficking
Whatever insults human dignity, such as subhuman living conditions, arbitrary imprisonment, deportation, slavery, prostitution, the...
Hunger
The drama of hunger in the world calls Christians who pray sincerely to exercise responsibility...
Immigration
Persons have the right to migrate to support themselves and their families. The more prosperous...
Labor
Catholic social teaching supports the rights of workers to choose whether to organize, join a...
Minimum Wage
All people have the right to economic initiative, to productive work, to just wages and...
Poverty
The superfluous wealth of rich countries should be placed at the service of poor nations. ...
Racism
The equality of all people rests essentially on their dignity as persons and the rights...
Refugees
Justice will never be fully attained unless people see in the poor person, who is...
Religious Intolerance
The glorification of hatred is predicated on a foundation of fear-induced ignorance, venomous to haters...
US Budget
Life-saving, poverty-focused international assistance that fights hunger, disease and poverty makes up less than 1%...
Voting Rights
In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is...
Wage Theft
You shall not defraud a poor and needy hired servant, whether he be one of...
War
There has already been enough warfare! Too many youths in the flower of life have...
Water Access
Without water, life is threatened, therefore the right to safe drinking water is a universal...
Welfare
Federal policies should form a “Circle of Protection” around programs that serve poor and vulnerable...
People on the Margin
Those who are:
- Hungry, poor & don’t have access to affordable housing, health care, decent schools or clean water
- Suffering the effects of environmental degradation, racism, sexism or other forms of inequality
- Refugees fleeing violence or persecution and cannot return to their homes
- Undocumented immigrants seeking a better life for themselves and their children
- Victims of human trafficking, gun violence and war
- Prisoners serving unjust sentences and those condemned to death
- Laborers not paid what they are due
- All those without a voice, marginalized and “poor in spirit”
Words from People on the Margin
Stories from Life's Other Side, People Living on the Modern Day Society
LINK FAITH TO ACTION
Become Aware. What is happening? What do I see & hear? What am I learning?
Analyze the Situation. Why is this happening? Who is affected? Who is deciding? Who pays? Who is benefiting?
Take Time to Reflect. What are my values and beliefs about this? What does my faith teach?
Decide & Act. What am I able to do about it? With whom can I connect with for a stronger voice, wisdom and support?
Analyze the Situation. Why is this happening? Who is affected? Who is deciding? Who pays? Who is benefiting?
Take Time to Reflect. What are my values and beliefs about this? What does my faith teach?
Decide & Act. What am I able to do about it? With whom can I connect with for a stronger voice, wisdom and support?
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Those who lead others to justice will shine like the stars forever.
—Daniel 12:3