Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry

Joining Jesus on the Walk to Redemption:  Stations of the Cross for Victims of Human Trafficking The walk to redemption for victims of human trafficking is like that of Jesus’ walk to the cross: difficult, painful, with falls and stumbles along the way. We pray for a path to recovery and dignity for those who [...]

(*THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM OF THE GOSPELS) A look at how Pope Francis’ encyclical on Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti) encourages us to Racial Equality, offered by Sr. Doretta D’Albero, ASCJ. What began as a series of Face Book posts of Sr. Doretta’s personal reflections on passages of “Fratelli Tutti/On Social Friendship” is here expanded to present [...]

Offered by Jeannette Huezo, Executive Director of United for a Fair Economy. This workshop helps explore how our current economic inequality has been and continues to be shaped by racialized policies and behavior from the past to the contemporary. The workshop focuses on the role of government policies and reveals how critically important it is [...]

Join the Archdiocese of Hartford, Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry and Catholic Extension for a webinar about Native Peoples of America & The Catholic Church.  We will be joined by Catholic Extension representatives, Catholic faith leaders, and women leaders in the Native American community throughout the country. Free; Registration at: http://www.catholicsocialjustice.org/open-wide-our-hearts.html

Bishop Peter Rosazza Social Justice virtual Conference; Opening Wide our Hearts - Walking Humbly with God The conference includes a keynote address by New Orleans Auxiliary Bishop Fernand Cheri, prayer, and workshop options. It will provide a broadened understanding of racism as a life issue and our role and responsibility in developing and nurturing anti-racist [...]

Looking to take next steps in your parish community to break the silence around the issue of racism, and to find new and creative ways to pray, raise awareness, and take action? Join us in a virtual gathering as we listen to and learn from parish leaders who have begun this journey. Advanced registration is [...]

The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry will be offering monthly leadership gatherings. The first meeting will begin Wednesday September 8 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. These meetings are open to individuals who are social ministry representatives of their parish or religious orders, members of clergy, social ministry committee members, volunteer for the Office for [...]

A monthly gathering of those interested in and/or involved with parish social ministry efforts will take place on Oct. 13, 7:00 PM on Zoom. Offered by the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry. Register in advance.  registration link For additional information contact Lynn Campbell, 860-242-5573. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information [...]