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 Office for Social Concerns
Catholic Diocese of Columbus

The Office for Social Concerns serves as a central diocesan resource
for social justice education and advocacy.
 

Lent 2010

Pope Benedict XVI's message for Lent 2010 is "The justice of God has been manifested through faith in Jesus Christ" (cf. Rm 3, 21-23)  To read the entire text of the Holy Father's message, click here

Upcoming Events during Lent

Lent Webpage - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Supplementary Questions in light of Catholic Social Teaching for the traditional examination of conscience

Podcasts for the Way of the Cross towards Justice and Peace - USCCB-CCHD

Action Alerts during Lent

Response to Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

U.S. Catholics reach out to Haiti's earthquake victims.  Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. To learn more on how to help, visit our disaster response website, click here.

Health Care Reform
Contact Congress Today!


As long-time advocates of health care reform, the U.S. Catholic bishops continue to make the moral case for genuine health care reform that will protect the life, dignity, consciences and health of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.  Contact members of Congress today, click here.

Pope's World Day of Peace Message: "If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation"

In his 2010 World Day of Peace Message, Pope Benedict XVI says, "The environment must be seen as God's gift to all people, and the use we make of it entails a shared responsibility for all humanity, especailly the poor and future generations."  To read the entire message along with educational resources, click here.

Caritas in Veritate
 (Charity in Truth)

New Encyclical Letter by Pope Benedict XVI

In Caritas in Veritate, Pope Benedict XVI addresses the social and economic challenges of today.  He explores the current economic crisis, poverty, globalization, ecology, and personal and corporate ethics,
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Catholics Confront Global Poverty

Join the effort! -
Click here.
   

St. Francis Pledge

Catholic Climate Covenant Launched - Take the St. Francis Pledge to protect creation and the poor,
click here.


NEWS


Diocese Respect Life Conference is March 6

CCHD Funding: Frequently Asked Questions

Health Care Reform Website - USCCB

2009 Labor Day Statement - USCCB

Foreclosure Prevention Resources

Catholic Teaching on Economic Life - New USCCB Web site

Statewide Legislative Advocacy Day was April 29

Catholic Conference of Ohio E-FOCUS Newsletter

Ohio Bishops issue letter encouraging fair, flexible and accountable Economic Recovery Plan


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ACTION ALERTS

 
Support Health Care Reform That Respects Life


Ohio Bishops Voice Dismay Over State Budget Cuts

Payday Lending Reform

Economic Stimulus Measures that Reflect a Priority for Poor and Vulnerable

Urge Pharmaceutical Companies to Produce Ethical Vaccines

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Execution Alerts for Ohio

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Office for Social Concerns
Catholic Diocese of Columbus
197 East Gay Street
Columbus, Ohio  43215
(614) 241-2540
Email: 
socmailbox@colsdioc.org
socialconcerns.colsdioc.org