Church Teachings

  • Torture/War

    “Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you.” Luke 6: 27 “We ask the risen Jesus, who turns death…

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  • Social Teaching

    OVERVIEW The Church’s Social Teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of…

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  • Restorative Justice/Mass Incarceration

    “We are still a long way from the time when our conscience can be certain of having done everything possible…

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  • Respect Life

    ANNUAL EVENTS Respect Life Program: Parishes in the Diocese of Orange participate in this year-round, nationwide effort to help Catholics understand,…

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  • Racism

    Pray “Aid us, we pray, in overcoming the sin of racism. Grant us your grace in eliminating this blight from…

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  • Pregnancy Resources

    Help Brochure that includes information for someone in a crisis pregnancy and for sidewalk advocacy: Help Brochure in English – Click…

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  • Labor/Employment

    Labor Day Statement “Dignified work is at the heart of our efforts because we draw insight into who we are as human beings from it.” – Labor Day Statement 2016 In his…

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  • Immigration

    “The Church supports the human rights of all people and offers them pastoral care, education, and social services, no matter…

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  • Hunger/Food

    “Faced with a world today where so many people are suffering from want, the council asks individuals and governments to…

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  • Human Trafficking

    “He shows pity to the needy and the poor and saves the lives of the poor.   From extortion and violence…

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