News - November 2018

Your voice makes a difference. Raise it today!  Right now, your members of Congress are evaluating the funding levels for critical accounts in the FY19 budget that support migrants and refugees around the world. The U.S. Catholic Bishops oppose cuts to foreign aid and want to ensure that Congress is funding these lifesaving programs at the highest levels possible. Send a pre-written, editable action alert by clicking above.

How do we dialogue in this present time of a deeply polarized society? The Life, Peace and Justice Commission would like to begin a learning process to develop dialogue around issues which the Gospel calls upon us to address but which so often lead to a fruitless polarization rather than a "credible witness to a reconciled life."  We invite you to take a brief survey to select issues which you would like to enter into a dialogue about with those who do not necessarily share your view. Click above to access the survey.

Put together a fun assortment of items to be delivered to isolated adults in King County that are served by CCS Volunteer Chore Ministries. Bring your box/bag back on our Feast Day Weekend (December 1-2) for a special blessing. Click here for more information.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee recently passed The Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act out of committee and it needs your voice to pass in the Senate!  Children who are refugees have witnessed violence and lost homes or loved ones.  Most have been out of school for years.  Education is essential to building hope for the future and healing trauma. Click above for a pre-written, editable action alert.