This page provides materials on Catholic Social Teaching. Videos and documents are provided here along with study materials. Catholic Social Teaching is a constitutive dimension of the Gospel of Jesus and the teachings of the Church.
Respect Life
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats (sponsored by Diocese of Providence) A Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat is an opportunity for any man, woman, couple, grandparent or sibling who struggles with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. This weekend retreat provides participants an opportunity to enter the grieving process, identify the effects of the abortion and release deep feelings of anger, shame, and guilt that frequently accompany an abortion experience. This unique retreat process is specifically designed to help individuals experience the gentleness, mercy and compassion of Jesus as they walk the journey from pain to forgiveness. Participants spiritually re-connect with the children who have been aborted and provide them honor and dignity through many special exercises and a memorial service. Those who journey through their grief allow God to transform their experience into one that brings hope, liberation and peace. Learn more (national). Learn more (Diocese of Providence).
Check out the web site by Bill Patenaude, the speaker who came to our parish in March, 2019 to share the Church's teachings on Catholic Ecology: https://catholicecology.net/ Also check out his recent novel: aprinterschoice.com
Fr. James Martin (from America Magazine) discusses Top Ten Things to know about the Pope's encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si. Get your copy of the encyclical here (free - download)
Catholic Climate Covenant: Online site that includes the Catholic Climate Declaration and has many of resources related to climate change. https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/
