The Joy of the Gospel, Chapter 4, The Social Dimension of the Gospel: Read this challenging and inspiring chapter on the social dimension of the Gospel; how are we responsible to our brothers and sisters throughout the world: https://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html
Respect Life and Social Justice Office of the Archdiocese of Dubuque: Educate parishioners on social justice issues in our country, according to the themes of Catholic social teaching (this site includes advocacy and faith formation for children through adult): https://www.dbqarch.org/offices/respect-life/
View Ten Gifts of the Catholic Faith: Be inspired by the members of the Archdiocese of Dubuque who are reaching out in their own communities and beyond: https://www.dbqarch.org/offices/adult-faith/faith-formation-sessions/session-7-catholic-school-teaching/
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque: Get involved in any number of ministries through Catholic Charities: https://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Apply for a Harvest of Blessings grant for your parish/cluster: http://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/get-involved/harvest-of-blessings/
Catholic Relief Services: http://www.crs.org/
Local Catholic Outreach: Get involved in your community through a local food bank, social service, or any local Catholic outreach program:
St. Vincent de Paul, “End poverty through systematic change.” https://www.svdpusa.org/
Catholic Worker, “Catholic Workers live a simple lifestyle in community, serve the poor, and resist war and social injustice.” http://www.catholicworker.org/
Mission Trips: Take parishioners on mission trips in the US and abroad to serve others while deepening faith and building community:
Catholic Heart Work Camp: http://heartworkcamp.com/
Partner with Religious Communities:
Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dubuque: http://www.dubuquepresentations.org/socialjustice.cfm
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dubuque: http://www.bvmcong.org/socjust_overview.cfm
Sisters of Mercy, Cedar Rapids: https://www.sistersofmercy.org/what-we-do/social-justice-advocacy/
Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque: http://www.osfdbq.org/sisters-of-st-francis-common-venture-program-seeks-volunteers/
The Dominicans, Sinsinawa, WI: http://www.sinsinawa.org/peace-justice/peace-justice.html
Sister Parishes: Inject new life into your parish by partnering with a parish in another community, here or abroad.
Parish Partnership Manual, CRS: http://uspartners.crs.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/manual-for-partnerships.pdf
Article: Sister Parish-Projects Link Cultures, Caring and Cooperation: https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/sister-parish-projects-link-cultures-caring-and-cooperation
Become a Sister Parish: https://sisterparish.org/join-us/become-a-sister-parish-church/
Holy Family Cluster and Sister Parish: https://holyfamilycluster.org/documents/Witness.pdf