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
- Faithful Citizenship Novena and Prayer for Elections
- REGISTER NOW! For the October 4 Parish Social Ministry Conference entitled “Who is My Neighbor? A Parish Response to Poverty.” Download information on Hispanic Sessions to learn more about Parish Social Ministry: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
- 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.
- Newly updated Current Issues and Resources page! Check out our new page with information on Immigration, Poverty, the Death Penalty and more!
- We have reorganized and added to our Catholic Social Teaching resources.
- Justice Jottings for July/August are now available. The topic is Call to Family, Community and Participation. 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 August/September.
- 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.
- Check out the new Educational Archives page. On it you will find "Snip-It" Teachings for Faith Development, Schools and Youth Ministry as well as the completed “Celebrate Life” curriculum.
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