Policy & Advocacy
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Catholics in the Capitol (2019)
CSMG Catholics in the Capitol
Living the Gospel at the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
Our Tradition Calls Us into Public Life
Hill Visits build new relationships, strengthen existing relationships, and enhance our ability to be effective advocates. Local perspectives and stories are impactful and powerful because they reflect reality, not talking points. We elect Members of Congress. Responding to constituents is a high priority for Members and their staff. An in-person visit from a constituent is likely to have the most influence on a Member of Congress who has not yet made a firm decision on an issue, even more than individualized letters or email messages.
These visits can and should open up a dialogue--the Member of Congress and their staff get to hear the Church’s views on how public policy impacts poor and vulnerable people. At the same time, they can use you as a sounding board for ideas, ask for information about the district and the programs you work on, or invite them on a site visit. You can establish yourself and your organization as resources for Congressional offices through these visits.