Mission
MISSION
We seek to share and advocate with and for our neighbors by implementing programs based on local needs. Each year we concentrate on strategic missions within our community. Together we must identify the needs of our community and meet these needs to the best of our ability. |
A Note on Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. |
“In the face of human suffering, silence always helps those
who cause the suffering, never the victim.”
CAROL RITTNER, RSM
who cause the suffering, never the victim.”
CAROL RITTNER, RSM
Our Goals
+ PROVIDE INFORMATION and ACTIVITIES ON PEACE & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
+ INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE CONCERNS OF IMMIGRANTS and UNDERTAKE ACTIONS TO IMPROVE
CONDITIONS WITHIN THE US and THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS |
+ PROVIDE CLOTHING and PERSONAL ITEMS TO OUR NEIGHBORS
+ PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PARISHIONERS AT CHRISTMAS,THANKSGIVING, and BACK TO SCHOOL
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+ INFORM and INVOLVE PARISHIONERS IN THE VALUE and SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE
+ PROVIDE FOOD FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
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+ INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
+ PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HUMAN NEEDS and THE EARTH'S RESOURCES IN AN EFFORT TO CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION
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