##{{red:Office of Life, Justice and Peace}}## With Catholic social teaching as its foundation, the Office of Life, Justice and Peace promotes the social ministry of the Catholic Church throughout the archdiocese by providing inspiration, advocacy, education, and prayer opportunities for parish staff and volunteer social ministry leaders. ###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 - Apply What You've Learned ####Click on Any Issue for:#### - Additional Background Information - Resources - Suggestions for Action The Office of Life, Justice and Peace's focus is on four core issues: Beginning of Life, Climate Change, Hunger and Immigration Reform. The Office of Life, Justice and Peace will also emphasize four additional issues: Family, Environmental Justice, Mental Illness and Human Trafficking. 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