Advocacy

"Responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation in political life is a moral obligation..."— Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, No. 1

                 Lobby Day
 
Key activities for the year include Catholic Lobby Day each Spring, presentations on Catholic Social Teaching, and advocacy training.

The Office of Social Ministries supports parish advocacy in:

Budget Economic Justice
Civil Rights Health Care
Climate Change Housing
Criminal Justice Immigration Reform
Death Penalty Labor
Dignity of Life Peacemaking
Domestic Violence Worker Justice