Catholic Social Ministry Gathering

To end racism tomorrow, confront the past today, panelist says
- Feb 4, 2019
Racism can be ended in the United States, but the past has to be confronted first for that to happen, said a Harvard professor and author who participated in a panel discussion on racism Feb. 3 as part of the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington.

By Mark Pattison
Wheelchair charity run by immigrants helps the most vulnerable
- Feb 11, 2018
Living Hope Wheelchair Association supplies wheelchairs and vital medical equipment to low-income immigrants with spinal-cord injuries and other disabilities.

By Rhina Guidos
The Church’s social teaching meets activism at 2018 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
- Feb 9, 2018
The 2018 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering brought together over 500 Catholics who are immersing themselves in Catholic social thought–and then taking their concerns to Capitol Hill.

By Christopher White

Protecting social service safety net is Catholic priority with Congress
- Feb 8, 2018
Catholic advocates visited Capitol Hill Feb. 6 hoping members of Congress were ready to listen to their push for a federal budget that makes the needs of poor and vulnerable people a priority.

By Dennis Sadowski
Indigenous leader pleads with Catholics to help in plight of the earth
- Feb 6, 2018
It took the indigenous leader from the Kanamari community in Brazil 10 days to travel from his village in the Amazon, via foot, canoe, public transportation, boat and finally a plane to reach his destination at the gathering of social ministry leaders in Washington.

By Rhina Guidos
Social ministry participants told of poor conditions on reservations
- Feb 5, 2018
Life on American Indian reservations is bad and shows few signs of getting better anytime soon, according to two speakers Feb. 4 at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington.

By Mark Pattison