Catholic Diocese of Geraldton

GERALDTON CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP
Established by Bishop Justin Bianchini

'Our love is not to be just words, or mere talk, but something real
and active. Only by this can we be certain that we are
children of the truth.' (1 John 3:18-19)

AIMS

To help spread the Gospel message of justice in the local Church and the wider community.
To provide formation, support and opportunities for social action for people of the Church in their mission to give first concern to the poor, the powerless and the oppressed members of society.
To seek to work in conjunction with the victims of social injustice.

FUNCTIONS

To assist and support the establishment of local Catholic Social Justice groups.
To work in collaboration with other religious, civic and professional organizations who are concerned with justice.
To develop and promote models of social justice on current problems.
To initiate and support activities in the preparation, promotion and use of the annual Social Justice Statement.
To liaise with the Bishop about social justice issues and action in the Diocese of Geraldton.

Diocese of Geraldton Social Justice Group
Chair: Sr Mary Ryan OP
PO Box 2717, Geraldton WA 6531
Enquires Ph: 08 9921 1433

National body: www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au