Welcome to the Life Justice Ministry
2008 Faithful Citizenship - Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship in your parishes, schools, dioceses and other organizations
National Catholic Rural Life Conference Bulletin
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
The Department of Life Justice seeks to advance the knowledge and practice of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church throughout the diocese. 'Based on the foundational conviction that all human beings have inherent value and dignity, regardless their size, place of habitation (in or outside the womb, in a prison or a distant land), these principles cover all areas of moral, social, economic and political justice. '
They can be summarized in seven principles:
Life
and Dignity of the Human Person (www.usccb.org/prolife)
Call
to Family, Community and Participation
Rights
and Responsibilities
Option
for the Poor and Vulnerable
The
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
(www.justiceforimmigrants.org)
Solidarity
Care
for God’s Creation (www.ncrlc.com)
The Department of Life Justice Office is committed to enlivening the life of the parishes in their work of being salt and light in their respective communities.
Diocesan parishes
Office of the bishop
Offices and ministries
Councils and Commissions
Vocations
Safe Environment Office
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