Office for Human Dignity
"I have come that they might have Life and life more abundantly."
John 10:10  
Here are the latest opportunities
from the ministries of the Office for Human Dignity
to strengthen your faith and connect with the community.
Respect Life Ministry
The Supreme Court announced its decision in the June Medical Services v. Russo case this week. The Court ruled 5 to 4 to strike down the Louisiana law that requires abortion doctors to have hospital admitting privileges.
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee for Pro-Life Activities issued a statement expressing that:

The Court’s failure to recognize the legitimacy of laws prioritizing women’s health and safety over abortion business interests continues a cruel precedent. As we grieve this decision and the pregnant women who will be harmed by it, we continue to pray and fight for justice for mothers and children. Read the full statement. 

Biking for Babies

Biking for Babies will take place on July 11th. Participants will be asked to social distance for the sake of safety due to Covid-19. For more information visit here .   

Justice & Peace Ministry
Join us for our annual Justice on Tap series, Thursday nights in July! This year we are focusing on anti-racism. More details here .

Kayla Jacobs, Director of Programs for Laudato Si' Ministries, will present on Christian Service on Monday, July 6th for Holy Trinity Catholic Parish's Theology on Tap series. More details here . 

The Office for Human Dignity is seeking candidates for the ministry position of Justice and Peace Ministry Associate Director. The Associate Director leads the Office in assisting Catholics of the Joliet Diocese in knowing and embracing their faith and addressing such issues as racial justice, poverty, faithful citizenship, human rights, immigration reform, domestic and international policy, peace, and care for creation. In promoting respect for human life and dignity, the Office works through programs such as justice education, formation and support for Parish Peace and Justice Committees, Somos Iglesia en Camino , Catholic Relief Services, and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In addition, this Office resources other diocesan agencies regarding the Social Doctrine of the Church.
 
For additional information and/or to apply visit https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php or call Human Resources at
815-221-6197.
Laudato Si’ Ministries
How well do you know Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si!?
Test your knowledge with this trivia animation: English & Spanish.
 
This week we highlight National and State Parks in honor of celebrating our country's natural beauty on the 4th of July! Please share these graphics about the parks in English & Spanish. Tag us @LaudatoSiJoliet. 
Missions
Missionary Cooperative Plan Spotlight
Diocese of Mandeville
Patricia Morgan, a 55 year-old mother of four children, living in Grosmond, St. Elizabeth, is struggling to make ends meet. Patricia, along with her children and grandchildren, have been living in a tiny dwelling that was both unsafe and acutely overcrowded. Sr. Agnes Mwangi recognized that Patricia was in need of urgent help and requested that a house be built for Patricia and her family.

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Home of the Free?
By: Nancy Schramm, osf

July Fourth is just around the corner! In the days before the COVID, we would be anxiously awaiting getting together with friends and family, cooking outside on the grill everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to corn and asparagus. Games of volleyball, bean bags, and whatever families invented. Then in the evening the fireworks, sparklers, …

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Respect Life Ministry
Associate Director

Position Open
Justice and Peace
Associate Director

Justice and Peace
CRS & CCHD Coordinator

Position Open
Justice and Peace
Jail & Prison Ministry Coordinator

Laudato Si' Ministries
Director of Programs

Missions Administrator

Director of Mission Formation

Missions Operation Assistant

Liaison for Pastoral Care in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Administrative Assistant

Director