The Office of Social Action works with parish staff to develop social concerns committees which deal with services, advocacy, housing/neighborhood issues, global affairs, legislative activities, criminal justice ministries, migration and refugee ministries, and other justice and peace initiatives. The Office utilizes the USCCB "Communities of Salt and Light" and "JustFaith" resources to assist parishes to develop social ministries.

The Office of Social Action is the local contact for the following national ministries of the Catholic Church: Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, Disaster Response, Migration & Refugee Services, Social Development and World Peace, Science and Values. The Office works in close cooperation with the Diocese of Youngstown Office of Marriage, Family and Pro-Life Activities.

For current analysis of social issues and/or public policy advocacy visit the USCCB Department of Social Development and World Peace.

For a collection/archive of current Church teachings and action in the world, visit blog on Church's Social Mission.

Visit the Social Action Links page for resources.

For more information, contact: Brian Corbin (330) 744-8451 ext. 320, or Rick Walker (330) 744-8451 ext. 327 or George Garchar (330) 744-8451.