Office of Social Concerns

The Office of Social Concerns — within the Secretariat of Life, Charity and Justice — connects the diocese and its parishes with the national and state bishops conferences and with other national, state and local groups working on these issues:

• Advocacy
• Aging and Disabilities
• Catholic Campaign for Human Development
• Catholic Relief Services
• Catholic Social Teaching
  • Life and Dignity of the Human Person
  • Call to Family, Community, and Participation
  • Rights and Responsibilities
  • Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
  • The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
  • Solidarity
  • Care for God's Creation
• Restorative Justice
• Faithful Citizenship
• Immigration
• Care for Creation