Sexual harassment violates every principle of Catholic social teaching — especially that of respecting the sacred dignity of every other person.
Respect for human dignity starts in our homes, workplaces
Integral ecology: Care for creation means caring for the poor
Catholic social teaching has developed over the past century as new problems — human, social, economic and environmental — come clearer into focus and call out for a faith-based response.
Our well-being depends on the well-being of God’s creation
With the almost weekly news stories highlighting the impact climate change is having on our planet, we are invited to deeper reflection on our relationship to the earth, to creation, to the environment.
Parishes, communities connect to spread mental health awareness
BBE parishes small group named, “BBE Neighbors in Christ,” is part of the initiative to serve the community by coordinating community-wide education nights featuring local experts on the topics of mental health, addiction, and depression and anxiety as part of their ministry.
Vatican official urges use of language that builds trust among nations
In a gathering on Catholic Social Teaching in Georgetown, Cardinal Peter Turkson, a top adviser to Pope Francis, questioned how well President Donald Trump’s declarations of “America first” serve understanding across the broader global community.
On immigration issue, our silence gives consent
Now it is time for the rest of us — parishioners, homilists and parishes — to support our bishops on this issue and to live out our Catholic social teachings with a new urgency. It is time to let our leaders in Washington know that we do not accept their attack on millions of people seeking only to live a dignified life.
The vocation of the public servant
What are the primary responsibilities of lawmakers? And what guiding lights can politicians look toward to know with confidence that they are following a prudent course?
‘Catholics at the Capitol’ event encourages faithful to engage political process
The event is meant to be more than an issue lobbying day, said Jason Adkins, MCC executive director. He hopes participants gain a deeper understanding of how Catholic teaching can shape their approach in the public square.