Mission & Identity
"The Church cannot and must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice."
- Pope BenedictXVI
The Secretariat of Justice and Peace promotes awareness of Catholic social teaching and opportunities to live the Baptismal call to love God and neighbor.
The work of the Secretariat of Justice and Peace is guided by the Committees on Domestic Justice and Human Development, International Justice and Peace, and Religious Liberty, and the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism.
The Secretariat shares the Good News of the Gospel to inspire prayer, learning and advocacy in support of poor and vulnerable persons and communities, in the U.S. and abroad.
Working On The Margins In The United States
Letter to Congress on Budget Reconciliation Package
Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Bishop David M. O'Connell, Bishop Mark J. Seitz, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, and Bishop Robert E. Barron, January 13, 2025
Statement: As COP 29 Convenes, “Consider the Impact of Climate Change Policies on Poor and Vulnerable”
Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, and Mr. Sean Callahan, November 8, 2024
Letter to Congress Regarding the Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act
Archbishop Boris Gudziak and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, October 16, 2024
Statement on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Archbishop Boris Gudziak and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, September 1, 2024
2024 Labor Day Statement I 2024 Declaración del Día del Trabajo
Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Bishop Mark J. Seitz. September 2, 2024
Letter to Congress on the Second Chance Reauthorization Act
Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Ms. Kerry Alys Robinson, July 29, 2024
Letter to Congress Regarding Yes in God's Backyard Act
Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Rev. Christopher Kellerman, SJ, Ms. Kerry Alys Robinson, Mr. John Berry, July 12, 2024
Recognize the Inherent Dignity of Every Person, Especially Those Experiencing Homelessness
Archbishop Borys Gudziak, June 28, 2024
Discouraging Political Violence, Archbishop Gudziak Encourages Pursuit of Peace Through Dialogue and Justice
Archbishop Borys Gudziak, June 18, 2024
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Working On The Margins Internationally
Gaza Ceasefire an “Encouraging Sign of Peace” for the Middle East
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, January 16, 2025
Positive Change Will Come for Cuba with Bilateral Collaboration and Cooperation
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, January 16, 2025
Letter to Congress on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, December 11, 2024
Statement: Political Transition and Beginning of a New Chapter in Syria
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, December 10, 2024
Statement: Anniversary of Ukraine’s Voluntary Relinquishing of Its Nuclear Arsenal
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, December 5, 2024
Statement: Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah a Source of “Profound Hope” for Middle East
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, November 27, 2024
Statement: As COP 29 Convenes, “Consider the Impact of Climate Change Policies on Poor and Vulnerable”
Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, and Mr. Sean Callahan, November 8, 2024
Statement: Religious Freedom is a Basic Human Right
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, October 25, 2024
Letter to Congress Regarding the Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act
Archbishop Boris Gudziak and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, October 16, 2024
Statement: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Archbishop Boris Gudziak and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, September 1, 2024
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