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welcome to life & justice ministries
Inspired by the Gospel, the Office for Life and Justice supports Christ-centered social justice, respect life, detention ministry, and restorative justice ministry in parishes and schools. Our goal is to form missionary disciples through encounter, formation, service, advocacy, and solidarity as essential aspects of the Christian life. you can learn more about our ministry programs below.
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Goals & objectives
- Provide effective vehicles to know Christ and make him better known
- Evangelize, catechize and/or mobilize the baptized Catholics to love and care for their brothers and sisters in need locally and around the world
- Give a voice to the marginalized locally and globally by advocating for just laws that protect the dignity of all and promote our Catholic Social Teaching.
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get involved & contact us
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Events
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Monday, January 18, 12:00 PM
"As Light Breaks Forth, Live as Children of the Light." Join the Social Justice Alliance of the interfaith Council of Contra Costa County and the Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center for an online MLK Jr. Day celebration. Registration and details through the link.Read More -
Saturday, January 23, 12:30 PM
The 2021 Walk for Life West Coast is happening in San Francisco! Join us to let our voices be heard in prayer and unity as we peacefully walk with a message of love for women and the unborn! Details through the link.Read More -
January 28 - January 29
USCCB has announced a nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life, January 28-29. Details about how to participate in this virtual two-day event available through the link.Read More -
Saturday, January 30, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us as we honor many St. Vincent de Paul conferences and other community-based nonprofits from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties at our virtual Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Grant Awards via Zoom. Register by Jan. 27 - details through the link.Read More
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life & justice ministries team
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Cristina Hernándezchernandezoakdiocese.orgCoordinator, Office for Life and Justice
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Gloria Maldonadoafterthechoiceoakdioadmin.orgCoordinator, Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
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Marc McKimmeymmckimmeycceb.orgCoordinator, CRS/CCHD
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Chaplain Richard Denoixrdenoixoakdiocese.orgCoordinator, Detention Ministry
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Patrick Shandonaypatrick.j.shandonaygmail.comCoordinator, CRS Ethical Trade Ministry - Volunteer
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Meg Bowermanmegbowermangmail.comCoordinator, JustFaith Ministries - Volunteer
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news & updates
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Join a virtual celebration of OneLife LA on January 23. Requiem Mass presided over by Archbishop José Gomez. Program details, including registration, available through the link.Read More -
A huge thank you from Matt Gray of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton for contributions toward the gift card Christmas program total $13,318.89. Chaplain Richard Denoix, Coordinator Detention Ministry, share more through the link about the impact made.Read More -
Dioceses Across the United States will participate in Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life, January 28-29. USCCB Media release available through the link.Read More
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Get Involved
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"forced like jesus christ to flee" - world migrant & refugee day
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resources for the 106th world day of migrants & refugees
- 2020 World Day of Migrants & Refugees Home Page
- Resources in English
- Recursos en Español
- World Day 2020 Theme Poster
- Pastoral Orientations on Internally Displaced People
- Community, Pastoral, and Government Action on Safe Migration
- Pastoral Orientations on Human Trafficking
- Young Migrants
- World Day 2020 Message from His Holiness Pope Franics
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world 2020 day message from his holiness pope francis
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