General
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Diversity Outreach Initiative Information Flyer (2020)
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Diversity Outreach Initiative Information Flyer
The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG) is an annual event in Washington, D.C. organized through the collaboration of 16 national Catholic organizations. We are rooted in the Sacraments, the Word of God and the Church’s living Catholic social tradition. The gathering builds solidarity, knowledge, and skills among social ministry leaders. When we gather as one, we animate the Church’s social mission for evangelization of the world.
The Church is strengthened and enriched by great diversity and CSMG is committed to working with collaborating organizations to identify and foster leaders of diverse cultures, backgrounds and abilities. Every year, Diversity Outreach Initiative (DOI) participants are awarded scholarships to assist them in participating in the exciting briefings, workshops and presentations of CSMG, and to raise their voices on Capitol Hill to advocate for policies that promote human life and dignity in the U.S. and internationally. CSMG collaborating organizations call upon members of their own staffs, diocesan directors, clergy and religious, and CSMG Young Leaders Initiative Campus Coordinators to encourage leaders of diverse backgrounds and experience to share their gifts with our annual Gathering.