Peace and Justice - St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish
The St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and Giles Parish Peace and Justice Committees and the Family Mass Community Action For Justice group facilitate social justice activities in the community. Areas of focus include gun violence, immigration, care of the Earth, and racism. Monthly newsletters (linked below) highlight ways we can "Walk the Talk" for Catholic social teaching.
OMany ministries in the Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors are guided by the Principles of Catholic Social Justice Teaching. Click below for more information on the different groups:
Vine and Branches - St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy and St. Giles Parish
Scripture - Catholic Social Teaching - October 13, 20, and 27, 2026
Scripture As Our Basis for Catholic Social Justice with Eric Hendry, PhD
Tuesdays, October 13, 20, and 27 at 7:00 PM in Murphy Hall of Saint Edmund Campus
What Catholics are called to do in the world to help build the Reign of God is the heart of the Catholic Social Teachings, which can be grouped in seven focuses:
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Solidarity
Rights and Responsibilities
Care for God’s Creation
Through thoughtful input and discussion, this series will help participants understand the connection of Catholic Social Teaching to the Bible.
Eric W. Hendry, PhD (Catholic Systematic Theology) has taught theology at the high school, university, and seminary levels for the last twenty-two year. He has also led pastoral ministries in three dioceses for adult formation, religious educators, and youth ministers. He recently oversaw the integration of the New Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship within a large, suburban, multicultural and diverse 5,300 family parish. He is married and the father of a recent DePaul graduate.
"Walk The Talk" - Action for Justice News - Last 8 Newsletters