Outreach

Peace and Justice Commission

The Peace and Justice Commission works in collaboration with the Bishop and in conjunction with the other social outreach offices of the Diocese to support the sacredness of human life and dignity in accordance with the themes of Catholic Social Teaching. In addition to conferences and educational events, we also provide educational resources, including annual Lenten and Advent reflections.

Catholic Diocese of Arlington

Upcoming Events

  • January 26: Catholic Advocacy Day in Richmond. For more details or to register, click here. For transportation assistance, please click here.
  • February 4: 6th Annual Peace Symposium, The Costs of War: Alternative Solutions to Conflict, presented by the Peace and Justice Commission at St. Charles Borromeo Parish. The program begins at 10 a.m. Click here for details.
  • See photos here by Scott Engdahl from the recent "Life and Justice Concerns of the Catholic Church in Virginia" one-day conference.
  • See photos here from the recent Peace and Justice Conference. All photos taken by Scott Engdahl.

More from the Peace & Justice Commission

"Justice shall be the band around one's waist, and faithfulness a belt upon one's hips" - Isaiah 11:55


Action Alerts

  • Excerpts from the World Youth Day Message for 2012. Take a moment to read this important message.
  • Click here to read Bishop Howard Hubbard's letter to the Senate regarding the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. For information and to act now, click here.
  • Fr. McGraw and Fr. Planty provide Illegal Immigration: A Catholic Perspective on Law, Policy and Pastoral Policy
  • In memory of Reverend Tom Cassidy, please read this homily excerpt.
  • The USCCB Administrative Committee made up of more than 50 bishops discussed the impact of widespread joblessness and poverty on our families, communities and nation. In an unusual step, they urged the President of the Conference to write every bishop.

    Read the letter here.
    Additional details here.

  • Download the USCCB's Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development monthly newsletter, Notes for Neighbors.