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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.
 

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.

Office for Social Concerns Environmental Justice Webpage, click here.

Health Care Reform


Bishops applaud efforts to expand health care to all.  Emphasize need to guarantee federal money does not go to abortion.  Need to address flaws in health reform plan just passed.
USCCB Statement | USCCB Health Care Reform Website

Response to 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 | Diocesan Collection Update

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.
 

Justice for Immigrants Postcard Campaign

Support the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' campaign for comprehensive immigration reform, click here.

St. Francis Pledge

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


NEWS


Retreat for those who are Unemployed - September 30

2010 U.S. Bishops Labor Day Statement

October is Respect Life Month

Catholic Conference of Ohio E-Focus - April/May 2010

USCCB Launces New Website for College Students to Promote Catholic Social Teaching

Annual Walking Stations of the Cross was Good Friday, April 2

CCHD Funding: Frequently Asked Questions

Health Care Reform Website - USCCB


Foreclosure Prevention Resources

Catholic Teaching on Economic Life - New USCCB Web site

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ACTION ALERTS

Federal Medicaid Match Rates (FMAP)

Human Trafficking Bill - Ohio General Assembly

Human Cloning Bill - Ohio General Assembly

Health Care Reform


Justice for Immigrants Postcard Campaign


Payday Lending Reform Bill Passes in Ohio House, Now in Senate

Economic Stimulus Measures that Reflect a Priority for Poor and Vulnerable

Urge Pharmaceutical Companies to Produce Ethical Vaccines

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