Catholics Respond with Compassion and Pastoral Care
This is just a sampling of all the good work that is happening for family peace due to the efforts of the Catholic community.
Archdioceses and Dioceses:
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, OH - Office of Marriage and Family Life - Summary
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, OK - Summary
Diocese of Arlington, VA - Bishop's Statement in English and Spanish, October 2021
Archdiocese of Washington, D. C. - Catholic Charities Family Peace Ministry
Diocese of Las Cruces - Statement from Most Rev. Ricardo Ramírez, C.S.B. Bishop of Las Cruces:
"Connecting domestic abuse and abortion" -- an article published in The Beacon, the Diocese of Patterson's newspaper.
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, OK - Summary
Diocese of Arlington, VA - Bishop's Statement in English and Spanish, October 2021
Archdiocese of Washington, D. C. - Catholic Charities Family Peace Ministry
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"
"Connecting domestic abuse and abortion" -- an article published in The Beacon, the Diocese of Patterson's newspaper.
Catholic Organizations and Ministries
Domestic Violence Outreach - Summary
Pax in Familia - Summary
St. Martha's - A Ministry of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO - Summary
National Council of Catholic Women - Summary
Create Soul Space - Summary
Hope's Garden - Summary
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
Pax in Familia - Summary
St. Martha's - A Ministry of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO - Summary
National Council of Catholic Women - Summary
Create Soul Space - Summary
Hope's Garden - Summary
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
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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 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 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