##{{red:Office of Life, Justice and Peace}}## **The Mission of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace** is to inspire and form Catholic disciples, who are grounded in Catholic social teaching, equipped with Christ's words and action to be salt and light and empowered by the many gifts of the Holy Spirit, to be strong builders of God's kingdom of justice and faithful witnesses of His love. ###The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching### [Life and Dignity of the Human Person](2_Life.html) [Rights and Responsibilities](6_Rights_Responsibilities.html) [Option for the Poor and Vulnerable](3_Poor.html) [Solidarity](4_Solidarity.html) [Care for God's Creation](8_Care_for_Gods_Creation.html) [Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers](7_Dignity_Work.html) [Call to Family, Community, and Participation](5_Community.html) ####Click on Any of the Seven Themes for:#### - The Church's Teaching - Issues The Office of Life, Justice and Peace's priority is four core issues: - Beginning of Life - Care for God's Creation - Hunger - Immigrant Rights The Office will also focus on five additional issues: - Economic Justice - Family - Human Trafficking - Mental Illness - Oregon Death Penalty The Office has four foundational concerns: - Catholic Campaign for Human Development - Faithful Citizenship - Parish Social Ministry Formation - Religious Freedom ####Click on Any Issue for:#### - Additional Background Information - Resources - Suggestions for Action **[Brief Overview of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace][a1]** Matt Cato, Director – Email: [mcato@archdpdx.org](mailto:mcato@archdpdx.org) Phone: 503-233-8361 Rev. Timothy Mockaitis, Associate Director for Respect Life – Email: [frtim@qpsalem.org](mailto:frtim@qpsalem.org) Phone: 503-364-7202 [a1]: JP_Respect/Brochure_Office_Final.pdf