Social Concerns Ministry
Social Concerns
The Archdiocesan Secretariat of Catholic Charities recognizes that not only is it important to assist our neighbors in their time of immediate need, but to also walk beside them and provide the tools they may need on their journey to rise above their current situations.
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis Mission Statement asks its faithful to commit themselves to generosity in the use of their spiritual and material resources by serving all those in need. With that in mind, Social Concerns for the Archdiocesan Secretariat of Catholic Charities encompasses the work of Catholic Charities USA Parish Social Ministry (CCUSA – PSM), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and the work of the USCCB Office of Justice, Peace and Human Development.
Social Concerns encourages the Community to grow in a deeper understanding of Catholic Social Teaching by providing resources and strategies for effective action in parishes, schools and surrounding communities. Most importantly, it calls us to a deeper understanding in living out the Two Greatest Commandments, which is to Love God and to Love our Neighbors, both locally and globally."
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Your Help Is Needed In Ukraine
As the Ukrainian conflict continues, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in partnership with the Church and Caritas Ukraine (the Catholic Charities of Ukraine), has been on the ground in the Ukraine and in bordering countries working closely with the people in providing safe shelter, hot meal, hygiene supplies, fuel to keep warm, transport to safe areas, counseling support and more.
Your prayers and financial support are needed as CRS and Caritas Ukraine continued to provide immediate assistance for our Ukrainian sisters and brothers affected by this crisis.
Donation Options
Online: www.crs.org Or click HERE to be directed to the CRS Ukraine Giving Webpage
By Phone: 877-435-7277
Check or Money Order by Mail:
Catholic Relief Services
P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore, MD 21297-0303
The situation there is rapidly unfolding, and we could not do this work without your help. To learn more about the work and ministry of CRS, the international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, in the Ukraine, please visit www.crs.org.
To learn more about the work of CRS in the Ukraine, visit...
Ukraine Conflict: Facts and How to Help
CRS Press Release - March 1, 2022
Catholic Church Teaching on War and Peace Infographics
Read quotes about Catholic teaching on war and peace here
Resource Highlight
CST 101 is a collaborative 7-part video and discussion guide series presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic social teaching. Learn more here
Contact Us
Theresa Chamblee
Director of Social Concerns
Catholic Charities
1400 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-236-1404
tchamblee@archindy.org
