The mission of the Archdiocesan Social Justice Ministry is to strengthen our commitment to Catholic Social Teaching by education, awareness, engagement with others, and collaborative ACTION for change. Our objectives are to:

1. Help eradicate root causes of poverty and injustice in the Archdiocese, nationally and globally
2. Build a network of diverse and inclusive faith-based Social Justice organizations
3. Mobilize grassroots support in local parishes and collaboratives
4. Advocate for systemic change in unjust policies and structures.

Annual Social Justice Convocation 2022 (October 22)

• Sean Callahan, President & CEO of Catholic Relief Services

Recording of March 12 Social Justice Workshop:  We’re all part of God’s Plan(et)

November 13, 2021 Social Justice Convocation:  “Let Us Dream” with Austen Ivereigh

• MC Sullivan
• Austen Ivereigh

"Environmental Justice: Our Common Home—Equity for All”

• Biography of Rev. Mariama White-Hammond
• Panelists' Bios
• Commitment Card
• Introduction to Environmental Justice
• Environmental Justice Organizations
• Articles and Videos

Racial Justice Workshop - Open Wide Our Hearts, the Enduring Call to Love

Racial Justice Workshop, March 13, 2021

• Keynote Speaker Danielle M. Brown, Esq. Biography
• USCCB Resources
• Workshop Program and Speaker Contact Information

Many ministries and organizations in the Boston area address social justice issues.  Why not consider joining them as a volunteer or donor?

Social Justice Convocation 2020, November 4, 2020 (Click to watch)

• Keynote Speakers
  • Rev. Oscar Pratt II
  • Jeannine Hill Fletcher
• Commitment Card
• General Resource Documents on Racial Justice 
  • USCCB Letter Against Racism
  • Books, Articles, and Films on Racial Justice 
  • Training Resources and Events

Listing of Representative Social Justice Organizations

Afghan Resettlement: How you can Help

• Welcoming Our Afghan Brothers & Sisters” by Jacqueline Cuniff
• Catholic Charities Afghan Resettlement Fund:  How You Can Help
• Anyone interested in helping Catholic Charities and their partners to resettle the Afghanistan evacuees can email [email protected]

Pat Dinneen, Chair
(617) 746-5730
[email protected]