Social Ministries
The mission of Social Ministries is to educate the people of the Diocese of San Jose on the principles 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.
*Click on one of the circles below to find more information about Social Ministry projects.
Contact Information
Linda L. Batton
Director
408- 983-0158
Sister Maryann Cantlon, CSJ,
Coordinator of Restorative Justice
408-983-0131
Andrea Giovannoni
Associate for Social Ministries
408-983-0134
Sylvia Blanch
Administrative Assistant
408-983-0128
Upcoming Social Justice Events
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Recent Posts
Urgent: Tell your Senators to Support a Just and Moral 2012 Farm Bill
Our senators will be home for the Memorial Day recess: please contact them regarding the 2012 Farm Bill, upon which they will vote when they return from break. Their decisions will have life and death consequences for poor, vulnerable, and hungry people at home and abroad. The Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development (JPHD) of the US Bishops Conference (USCCB) in pa Read more...
Posted in Economic Justice/Poverty on May 23, 2012 by agiovannoni
California Bishops Issue Statement Commemorating Founding of United Farm Workers
The Bishops of California have issued a statement to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Farm Workers' union. Read more...
Posted in Economic Justice/Poverty on May 22, 2012 by agiovannoni
Misa de los Inmigrantes Concert
Justice for Immigrants Benefit Concert: Misa de los Inmigrantes
Come hear the beautiful "Mass of the Immigrant" concert, composed by Henry Mollicone and performed under the direction of Leroy Kromm. A reception with live "Jarocho" music and dance will follow.
When: June 9th, 2012, 8 pm Read more...
Posted in Immigrant Rights on May 14, 2012 by agiovannoni
PACT Public Event: Becoming Champions for Senior Citizens
Our seniors are going without essential services and goods in Santa Clara County. Come to this Community Action meeting on Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 7 pm at Congregation Shir Hadash, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane, Los Gatos. Click here for flyer
Posted in Advocacy on May 9, 2012 by agiovannoni