What is the Department of Life, Earth, and Social Justice Ministry, and what does it do?
Our department serves as the minister to the ministers, helping parishes and schools promote the areas of
Respect Life, Care for Creation, and Social Justice Ministry.
We endeavor to use Catholic social teaching, scripture, and the wisdom of our popes to help people understand
how these ministries are interconnected.
(illustration below used with permission from Tim Hartman)
This office accompanies parishes and schools in their outreach to these three areas of ministry:
Fall 2023 Pastoral Leadership Study Day Materials and Videos
Thank you to all who participated in our Oct. 10th event. Many survey respondents requested further access to the materials shared at the event regarding care for our common home.
Even if you did not attend, please access the study materials from that day, including Dr. Dan DiLeo of Creighton University's presentation, by clicking the links below.
Fall PLSD Study Materials
Video- Dr. Dileo Presentation #1 "Catholic Social Teaching"
Video- Dr. Dileo Presentation #2 "Creation Care & Climate Change"
Video- Panel Discussion w/Ames Creation Care & Jared McGovern
Video- Panel Discussion Q&A
Should you wish to learn more about integrating Care for Creation into your parish community, don't hesitate to get in touch with our department.