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.

Save the Date—Annual Social Justice Convocation November 13, 2021

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

• Biography of Rev. Mariama White-Hammond
• Panelists' Bios
• Commitment Card

Resources for Environmental Justice in Boston

• 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

Current Listing of Parishes with Active Social Justice Ministries

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

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