Peace & Justice
About Peace & Justice
The Catholic Charities Office of Peace and Justice is a resource within the agency and for others in the Diocese of Raleigh, providing information, support, and motivation to act in the community and parishes on behalf of social justice for all in God's family.
News and Announcements
- Parish Social Ministry - New to our website: lots of resources and information about Parish Social Ministry!
- Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States
- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released its statement on Faithful Citizenship. They state, “We bishops seek to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with the truth, so they can make sound moral choices in addressing these challenges. We do not tell Catholics how to vote. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each person and his or her properly formed conscience.” For a complete reading of the document and more information, visit the USCCB Faithful Citizenship Site.
- Visit a page devoted entirely to Raleigh Diocese activities surrounding Faithful Citizenship.
- Save the Date - October 4: Why Poverty? Parish Social Ministry Conference. Download more information (PDF).
- Justice Jottings for May and June are now available. The topic is Rights and Responsibilities. These can be used for publication in parish bulletins, catechetical newsletters, etc. Download: Word | PDF
- Newly expanded Focus on Justice and Peace Newsletter (PDF) for May/June. Please take note of the new Parish Social Ministry Section on pages 4 & 5!
- “Celebrating Life” Monthly Snip-It Teachings for Families, Faith Development and Small Groups for 2007-2008 (PDF) This series is now complete. If you did not implement it this year, you may wish to implement it next year! See our Resources page for all educational resources.
- World Fair Trade Day - May 10
Read about one event in Raleigh: Word | PDF
For other information about Free Trade products contact Catholic relief Services, www.crs.org.
- Pope Benedict XVI –“Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est" (God is Love) (PDF) provides reflections on the duty of citizens to work for the good of the poor and vulnerable.
- USCCB Faithful Citizenship Document – For a complete reading of the document and more information go to the web site: Vatican Statement on Faithful Citizenship
- Check out the "Snip-It" Teachings for Faith Development, Schools and Youth Ministry, which have been posted in the Resources section.
Contact
Office of Peace & Justice
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh, Inc.
715 Nazareth St.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: 919-821-9751
Email: jurski@raldioc.org