The Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Solidarity

Call to Family, Community, and Participation

Rights and Responsibilities

Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

Care for God's Creation

   

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-THE CHURCH'S TEACHING

-ISSUES RELEVANT TO THAT PRINCIPLE

 

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-RESOURCES

-SUGGESTIONS FOR ACTION

 

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 Office of Life, Justice and Peace's focus is on four core issues: Beginning of Life (Abortion, Adoption Services, Pregnancy Support), 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.

OBITUARY:
Longtime Social Justice Advocate--Father Loren Kerkof, OFM. Click Here      Final Message from Father Loren


Matt Cato, Director –

Email: mcato@archdpdx.org
Phone: 503-233-8361

 

Rev. Timothy Mockaitis, Associate Director for Respect Life

Email: frtim@qpsalem.org
Phone: 503-364-7202
 
Catholic Sentinel Article on Matt Cato and Rev. Tim Mockaitis


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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