Respect Life and Social Justice Office

Mission

The Respect Life & Social Justice Office assists the bishop in proclaiming the dignity of human life—created in the Image of God—as the basis for the fundamental human right to life; and applying the Church’s social doctrine to local situations.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Social Justice Conference
    Oct. 2 • 8:00am - 4:00pm @ St. Anne Parish, Wichita
  • March for Life Send-Off Mass and Buses Leave for Washington, DC
    Jan. 20 • 6:00pm
  • March for Life in Washington, DC
    Jan. 24
  • March for Life Buses Return to Wichita
    Jan. 25 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Diocesan Respect Life and Social Justice Conference

October 2, 2010

St. Anne Parish
2801 S. Seneca, Wichita

Mass with Bishop Michael O. Jackels | 8:00 a.m.

Registration to begin immediately following
Mass with the Conference ending
at approximately 4:00 p.m.


Our keynote speakers are:

  • Cynthia Colbert, Executive Director of Catholic Charities
  • Michael Schuttloffel, Executive Director of Kansas Catholic Conference

Lunch will be provided.

Afternoon mini-workshops will include various social justice topics; you pick the one(s) you would like to attend.

Register here!

   

March for Life

March for Life Pilgrimage to Washington, DC
January 20 - 25, 2011

 

Forms can be downloaded by clicking here.

$325.00 per person

Complete registration forms with full or partial payment must be received no later than November 10, 2010.  Full payment must be received no later than December 10, 2010.

A limited number of partial scholarships available for those whose families are experiencing hardship. Applications received after October 15, 2010 will not be considered.

   

Earned Income Credit (EIC), Child Tax Credit and the Making Work Pay Credit

Monday, 08 March 2010 14:08

In 2010, federal tax credits will mean more for working families than ever before, as they continue to grapple with the pressures of the weak economy. Many have seen their incomes decline steeply because their work hours have been cut or because they have become unemployed. The challenges they face have not let up and they continue to struggle to keep on top of day-to-day expenses, avoid utility shut-offs, fend off eviction or mortgage foreclosure, and stay out of debt. Working families and individuals need to know that help may be there when they file their tax returns in 2010: They may be eligible for tax credits worth as much as $5,657, and they may qualify for credits even if they did not earn enough in 2009 to owe income tax.

Visit the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities now to learn much more!

   

Prayer to Mary for Solidarity

Mary, Mother of the whole human family, guide us as we seek to be present to our sisters and brothers, especially those suffering from poverty, from oppression, from environmental destruction.  May we become supportive family members, growing in solidarity and compassion, and working together to build the Kingdom your Son called us to.  Amen.

CONTACT US FOR THE
NEXT RETREAT DATE:


316-269-4673 (HOPE)


toombsb@CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org

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