Advocacy MOSC
From: Advocacy Committee, Ministry of Social Concerns, St. Judes
“Politics is one of the highest forms of charity
because it seeks the common good.” Pope Francis
With this quote in mind, we have compiled a list of a few online resources or websites which may be of concern to Catholics who would like to stay informed of current issues existing in today’s political arena. . . particularly in Delaware, as well as nationally. A short descriptive is given. Please read, and if of interest, be put on a contact list of any of these organizations.
info@delawarefamilies.org (DFPC)
“We are a coalition of business leaders, school administrators and educators, parents and grandparents, pastors, legislators and government officials, and young student leaders who are all committed to advancing the same goal of protecting family values in their unique sphere of influence. We remain vigilant about the major decisions happening in our local government that will have a direct impact on the family.”
Delaware Catholic Advocacy Network (DCAN) cdow.org/dcan
“Life issues such as abortion and euthanasia, assistance for Catholic school families, aid to the poor and vulnerable are just a few issues that concern us.”
“Allows one to sign up for pro-life action alerts so that you can contact your elected representatives to express your concerns and opinions on upcoming legislation.
“Learn about respect life activities in the Diocese of Wilmington, including a listing of pregnancy centers in Delaware and Maryland’s eastern Shore, plus Catholic Charities 24-hour toll-free pregnancy counseling hotline.”
Hopeafterabortion.org/ esperanzaposaborto.org
This website is for anyone seeking information, help, and healing after participation in an abortion.
Join Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians uniting inprayer and action for the Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org
Offers ways that individuals or parishes can get involved in living in solidarity with people across the globe.
Read about the grassroots efforts to gather and train small groups of advocates in parishes.
Walkingwithmoms.com The Church’s nationwide, parish-based effort to prayerfully support pregnant and parenting mothers in need.