Life, Justice and Peace

Catholic Social Teaching

For September our topic is: JUST WAGES AND HUMAN DIGNITY
Pope Leo XIII upholds work as both honorable and essential to human life. Earning a living carries no shame, as he reminds us by citing Jesus Christ: “Is He not the carpenter, the son of Mary?” (Rerum Novarum, 23) 
As we get ready for Labor Day, we are reminded that it is not just the last holiday before the end of summer, or barbecue cookouts, but it is also a time to reflect on all aspects of labor. One of the great gifts of Catholic Social Teaching is that of the wealth of documents that address all aspects of the dignity of labor and how labor fits into the larger economy.

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Respect Life Mass

Please join us for the Respect life Mass presided by Bishop Cantu at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph’s 11:30am service on October 11, 2026.

The Respect Life movement within the Catholic Church emphasizes the importance of cherishing, defending, and protecting vulnerable lives from natural conception through natural death.  It calls on Catholics to reflect on the Dignity of every human life, particularly during Respect Life Month, which is observed in October. The movement encourages prayer and action to support the protection of human life through initiatives like novenas and community outreach.

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Use the button to find the phone number and a sample script to call your State Senator quickly.  Keep parents informed about their children.

Life Justice & Peace Committee Guidelines

AB 1955, the bill prohibiting schools from notifying parents when their children identify with another gender identity at school, is up for a vote in the State Senate tomorrow! 

AB 1955 will erode trust between children, their parents, and their educators.
It also undermines school board members elected to implement policies that reflect their local communities.

CALL your Senator NOW!

Upcoming Events

Life and Dignity: A Catholic Social Teaching Series
7 – 8pm at the Chancery

  • May 7 – The Poor
  • September 10 – Dignity of Work
  • November 12 – God’s Creation

Through your generous annual CCHD gifts, you help break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities.

Your Lenten generosity with the CRS Rice bowl changes lives globally and in your own community to overcome hunger.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Get involved, get formed, and raise awareness by listening with the ears of your heart.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Get involved – let’s build a society that is just and void of discrimination and open for healing conversation.

Migrants & Refugees

Let’s build and promote the culture of life, respecting life at all stages.

Restorative Justice

Find out how YOU can minister to those imprisoned, and be a light to families affected by crime and violence.

Resources

Join the Pope’s Laudate Si invitation and our efforts to build an eco-friendly community beginning from your plate, to your home, and to your place of work.

Resources

Find out how you can serve with

  • Human Trafficking
  • Homeless & Housing
  • Migrants and Refugees
Resources

View all resources found in the LJP Department here!