The Social Justice Ministry is made up of parishioners representing the parishes of St. Joseph and Holy Spirit. The purpose of this ministry is to provide experiences that enable our parishioners to learn about issues of injustice and to engage their faith. Inspired by Scripture and Tradition, all members of the Catholic Church are called to be a people of faith and action, people who strive to be the light of Christ in the world as advocates for peace and justice. Catholic Social Teaching, including Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si, emphasizing care and respect for our common home, is a central element of our faith. It is Jesus who calls us to this mission, not any political or ideological agenda.

The Social Justice Ministry has undertaken and is currently pursuing the following activities:

• Sending letters to and visiting government officials concerning important issues such as climate change and common- sense gun legislation

 

• Providing education for parishioners by hosting speakers on safe gardening practices, immigration and human trafficking

 

• Sponsoring electronics recycling drives and fair-trade shows

 

• Being further educated on human trafficking and currently delivering posters of missing children to local hotels

 

• Sponsoring church collections for local refugees, the incarcerated and those less fortunate

We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at St. Joseph Parish in the office conference room.

 

If you have questions, contact Donna Dugan at 440-785-8051 or ddcorita@aol.com.

 

The Diocesan Social Action Office seeks to shape a more caring and peaceful world through justice education, advocacy, community development and organizing. CLICK HERE to be taken to their website for up-to-date news and actions that can be taken.

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For more information, go to: www.ohiocathconf.org/