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Rooted in the 7 Tenents of Catholic Social Teaching, the Our Lady of Lourdes Justice and Charity Committee seeks to engage with and promote the work of our local partners in social justice work. In this section, parishoners and community members will find resources and narratives to increase their understanding of social justice and advocacy, as well as information about partners who are doing this work on a local, national, and international level. The Time, Talent, and Treasure section at the end of each posting offers different levels of meaningful opportunities for Lourdes parishioners and community members to engage with our social justice partners.
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One Pope after another – Francis, Benedict XVI, John Paul II, Leo XIII with his "Rerum Novarum" encyclical, and frequently the U.S. Catholic Bishops – have consistently reminded us that providing shelter is an enduring role at the heart of the Church’s mission ... It’s also a message that is resonating more in the Twin Cities this year. A new sense of urgency about homelessness is gathering momentum here as the number of homeless people seeking emergency shelter overnight continues to rise ...Read More
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Familiar to many in the Lourdes community, Abria is a local pregnancy resource organization that offers a “safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment for Twin Cities women, teens and couples experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. [Their] clients experience friendship, hope and encouragement through positive and life-affirming medical and personal support services, education and resources” ...Read More
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“We are a nonprofit social enterprise centered on a craft grilled cheese restaurant and professional development institute that invests in the minds and lives of formerly incarcerated individuals. Our mission is to ensure that those impacted by the criminal justice system have the support and opportunities they need not simply to subsist but ...Read More
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