Social Ministries
The mission of Social Ministries is to educate the people of the Diocese of San Jose on the prin
ciples of Catholic Social Teaching and its application to contemporary local, national, and international issues, to advocate for public policy which affirms human life and dignity and reflects a consistent life ethic, and to develop a constituency on social concerns.
Social Ministries seeks to accomplish its mission through its various projects and programs in support of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan in which living out Catholic Social Teaching is one of the three critical issues.
Upcoming Social Justice Events
Contact Information
Linda L. Batton
Director
408- 983-0158 Phone
Sister Maryanne Canton, CSJ,
Coordinator of Restorative Justice,
408-983-0131
Sylvia Blanch
Administrative Assistant
408-983-0128 Phone
Recent Posts
Power to the People: Renewable Energy for Underserved Communities
Thursday, April 22nd
1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Recital Hall, Santa Clara University
The Center for Science, Technology, and Society will be hosting a one-day conference - Power to the People: Renewable Energy for Underserved Communities - to be held at Santa Clara University on April 22nd, 2010. Read more...
Posted in Environmental Justice on March 2, 2010 by batton
Not in Our County: End the Death Penalty
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
6pm-8pm
Santa Clara University
Willeman Room
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, California 95053
light refreshments will be served
Posted in Respect Life on March 2, 2010 by batton
Native American Immersion Program for Adults
Flyer for Native American Promo 2010
Posted in Economic Justice/Poverty on March 1, 2010 by balistreri
Interfaith Prayer for Immigrants and Immigrant Families
Posted in Immigrant Rights on February 16, 2010 by batton
Census 2010 - Be Counted!
Every 10 years, there is a census of all the people living the United States. This is important because this count determines the distribution of more than $400 billion annually of government funding for crucial community services.
The Diocese of San Jose is partnering with the US Census Bureau to encourage all parishioners to complete the questionaire and be counted. We will have bulletin and pulpit announcements posted online for all parishes and schools for the weeks leading up to Census Day on April 1. In addition, Bishop McGrath has issued a statement encouraging all to participate and be counted. Read more...
Posted in Economic Justice/Poverty on February 15, 2010 by batton