P.O. Box 31, Tucson, AZ 85702-003
520-792-3410 FAX 520-792-0291
Joanne Welter, Director,
socialmission@diocesetucson
Mission Statement
"Action on behalf of justice and participation in the transformation of the world fully appears to us as a constitutive dimension of the preaching of the gospel, or in other words, of the Church's mission for the redemption of the human race and its liberation from every oppressive situation."
— 1971 World Synod of BishopsEmboldened by this mandate, the Office of Catholic Social Mission commits to initiating and supporting activities by individuals, parishes, and the Diocese that promote social justice and peace.
Mission Goals
• Broadening, deepening and strengthening the Catholic Community's commitment to pursue a more just society and more peaceful world.
• Anchoring our social mission more deeply in the life of families, parishes, schools, diocesan Catholic organizations and institutions.
• Bringing together leaders for prayer and worship, inspiration and information, skills and strategies around our common challenge of promoting justice and peace.
Resources
Justice & Peace Shall Kiss
A blog about PEACE, JUSTICE, and CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING in the Tucson / Southern Arizona areaCatholic Social Teaching [A Synopsis]
Exploring the Internet [links of interest]
How are YOU doing? Catholic Social Mission Parish Checklist