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The Office serves
as Catholic Charities liaison to the archbishop for social concerns and
the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
(USCCB), Office of Social Development and World Peace. The office
advances the social teaching of the church (Catholic Social Teaching)
on domestic and international issues while advocating for the poor and
vulnerable.
Specific functions include:
For more information contact either Al Hooper,
Director of Archdiocesan Social Ministry, 303-715-3220 or Kristi Kremer, Program Associate at (303) 715-3171
Catholic
Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic
Relief Sevices (CRS) is the official international development and
relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Bishops. CRS works in over 90 countries
throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. CRS works to create
global solidarity among people to foster international awareness, work
for justice and promote peace and justice.
Catholic Relief Services Collection
This annual appeal supports agencies that build the international social
ministry of the Catholic Church through advocacy on behalf of the powerless
and impoverished people and resettlement services to victims of natural
disasters, war and religious persecution. The ABOA supports the work of
Catholic Relief Services, the UCSSB Department of Social Development and
World Peace, relief work of the Holy Father, and USCCB's Migration and
Refugee Services.
Catholic
Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
The Catholic Campaign for Human
Development (CCHD) is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program
of the U.S. Catholic bishops. The mission of CCHD is to address the cause
of poverty in America through the promotion and support of community based
organizations working to overcome poverty. Education on justice, poverty
and Catholic Social Teaching is inherent in CCHD's programs and efforts.
Missions
The
office works to promote the missionary vision of the church through mission
awareness and educational efforts. Mission programs include the Society
for the Propagation of the Faith, World Mission Sunday, Mission Cooperation
Plan, and Holy Childhood Association. In collaboration with missionaries
and mission organization within the Archdiocese the office supports, encourages
and participates in the missionary aspirations of the church.
United
States Catholic Mission Association
Archdiocesan
HIV/AIDS Ministry
The ministry
offers support to person who are HIV positive, and for persons living
with AIDS including their families, friends and associates. Support groups,
retreats, information and referral, and pastoral support are available.
The ministry extends compassion and advocacates for all people affected
by this disease, both at the local, national and international levels.
The Ministry phone line is: 303-715-3287.
National Catholic AIDS Network
Rural
Life Ministry
The Rural Life Ministry
promotes active parish life in rural areas through resources, training
and educational programming. A part-time liaison is responsible for bring
rural life needs and issues to the attention of the urban Catholic community.
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Catholic
Deaf Community
The
Catholic Deaf Community is an active and integral ministry of Holy Cross
Parish in Thornton. Pastoral care and religious education programs are
specially designed for the community. Advocacy for the deaf and community
awareness are inherent in the ministry. Interpreters are provided for
some Masses and instructional programs. Holy Cross Church - Phone/TDD
303-289-2258.
Korean
Catholic Community
With over
200 Korean families in the Denver area, the Korean community finds parish
life and worship available at St Lawrence Parish in Aurora. Pastoral care
and religious education programs are provided in Korean. St Lawrence Korean
Catholic Community - 303-617-8265.
Hmong
Community
The Hmong community is refugees from the mountains of Laos and Vietnam.
Many Hmong immigrated to the United States as refugees from the Vietnam
war. Pastoral Care, worship, and religious education are available through
All Saints Parish in Denver - 303-922-3758.
Vietnamese
Catholic Community
Over 1,200
families participate in the life of the Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs parish
in Wheatridge. Mass and programs are available in Vietnamese, while lunch
and community gathering is served in the parish center after the Sunday
Mass. Queen of Vietnamese Martyrs - 303-431-0382.
Outreach For Recovery
Outreach for Recovery is a ministry to provide confidential help to those persons and families confronting alcohol and substance abuse. This confidential program provides accessible and caring resources to help Catholics find personal support and assistance in dealing with substance abuse. The program provides referrals to qualified professional, groups, and other appropriate community services
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