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Social Justice

The mission of the Office for Social Justice is to promote and encourage education and action for social justice within the Catholic community of the Archdiocese. The Office also works to bring the message of the Gospel and Church social teaching to public discussions on social issues.

Associate Director: Bob McKeon
Administrative Assistant: Maria Baca
Phone: 780-469-1010 ext. 2247

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What we do

  • Support social justice initiatives in parishes and in the community.
  • Research, educate and take action on issues including: housing, poverty, the environment, aboriginal rights, women, labour and restorative justice.
  • Plan and organize educational events.
  • Develop educational resources.
  • Write briefs and make presentations to governments.
  • Work with community organizations and coalitions.
  • Facilitate workshops.
  • Respond to requests for information

 

  
Social Justice Events
11403 17 Avnue S.W., Edmonton (map)
            From May 2 to May 31 you can help us in                                different ways:                     Volunteers - Lunch - ReStore
The National Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will be very busy in Alberta and British Columbia this May through September. This is your invitation to get involved! Survivors or former students of the Indian Residential Schools System run by the Canadian government and four Canadian churches will gather with their families and the wider Canadian community and tell their stories. These stories will be formally recorded by one of the TRC’s three Commissioners in order to creat...