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
Kino Border Initiative (The Kino Border Initiative, JRS/USA along with other partners seeks to serve the Church by providing opportunities for pastoral formation, faith-based social analysis, and advocacy for the protection of human rights and the common good.)
Justice & Peace Shall Kiss (A blog about PEACE, JUSTICE, and CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING in the Tucson / Southern Arizona area)
Catholic Social Teaching [A Synopsis]
"Ecclesia in America" (Apostolic exhortation issued by Pope John Paul II in 1999)
"Strangers No Longer" (Pastoral letter concerning migration from the Catholic Bishops of Mexico and the United States)
"You Welcomed Me" (Pastoral letter on migration developed and approved by the Arizona Catholic Conference and the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Van Nuys)
Exploring the Internet [links of interest]How are YOU doing? Catholic Social Mission Parish Checklist
Collections (Download Calendar)
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