Share what your parish, diocese, or archdiocese is doing to make
families a sanctuary of peace!
We invite you to share with us information and/or links to information on what your parish, diocese, or archdiocese is doing to address domestic abuse. Please complete this form.
We know many more dioceses and archdioceses are addressing the issue. Please tell us what you are doing or have done. Since we just created this page, please be patient with us as we build up this encouraging resource. We are excited to see the list grow!
We know many more dioceses and archdioceses are addressing the issue. Please tell us what you are doing or have done. Since we just created this page, please be patient with us as we build up this encouraging resource. We are excited to see the list grow!
Archdioceses and Dioceses:
Archdiocese of Chicago - Domestic Violence Outreach - Pastoral Resources
Diocese of Arlington, VA - Bishop's Statement in English and Spanish, October 2021
Archdiocese of Washington, D. C. - Catholic Charities Family Peace Ministry
Archdiocese of Atlanta - Pastoral Resources, featuring Covid response
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston - Domestic Violence Awareness & Outreach - St. Rita's Courageous Hearts Ministry
Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Novena for Healing from Sexual Abuse
Diocese of Las Cruces - Statement from Most Rev. Ricardo Ramírez, C.S.B. Bishop of Las Cruces: "Speaking the Unspeakable: A Pastoral Letter on Domestic Violence"
Diocese of Patterson - Domestic Violence in the Workplace Policy; Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace: Guidelines for Human Resources and Supervisors
"Connecting domestic abuse and abortion" -- an article published in The Beacon, the Diocese of Patterson's newspaper.
Diocese of Arlington, VA - Bishop's Statement in English and Spanish, October 2021
Archdiocese of Washington, D. C. - Catholic Charities Family Peace Ministry
Archdiocese of Atlanta - Pastoral Resources, featuring Covid response
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston - Domestic Violence Awareness & Outreach - St. Rita's Courageous Hearts Ministry
Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Novena for Healing from Sexual Abuse
Diocese of Las Cruces - Statement from Most Rev. Ricardo Ramírez, C.S.B. Bishop of Las Cruces: "Speaking the Unspeakable: A Pastoral Letter on Domestic Violence"
Diocese of Patterson - Domestic Violence in the Workplace Policy; Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace: Guidelines for Human Resources and Supervisors
"Connecting domestic abuse and abortion" -- an article published in The Beacon, the Diocese of Patterson's newspaper.
Catholic Organizations and Ministries
Encuentro Latino - an online clearinghouse of research, handouts, and other resources in English and Spanish on domestic violence in Latino/Hispanic immigrant communities in the U.S. http://www.latinodv.org/home.php
San Diego, CA - Safe Place Faith Community Outreach, Ascension Parish https://ascension-sd.org/dev/?page_id=9828
St. Rita Ministry, North Carolina. mailto:stritaministrycary@gmail.comhttp://hopeloveandpeace.org/
Southern Arizona - Domestic Violence Shelters of Catholic Community Services https://www.ccs-soaz.org/services/detail/domestic-violence-programs
Little Friends For Peace, http://www.lffp.org
Live Peace, Teach Peace: Tools and Best Practices:
San Diego, CA - Safe Place Faith Community Outreach, Ascension Parish https://ascension-sd.org/dev/?page_id=9828
St. Rita Ministry, North Carolina. mailto:stritaministrycary@gmail.comhttp://hopeloveandpeace.org/
Southern Arizona - Domestic Violence Shelters of Catholic Community Services https://www.ccs-soaz.org/services/detail/domestic-violence-programs
Little Friends For Peace, http://www.lffp.org
Live Peace, Teach Peace: Tools and Best Practices:
- A comprehensive teaching toolbox includes instructions for making and using Peace Train, themes and activities for a full week of Peace Camp or other peace experience, a treasury of 27 time-tested win-win games, peace hero biographies, peace songs, inspirational posters, and a list of books and other resources for all ages.