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The Catholic Community of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Holy Family - St. Columba Catholic Church

Justice and Peace

In our parish family's dreaming, many parishioners expressed their longing for and commitment to justice and peace. We are working to realize these dreams.

The vision of our Justice and Peace Ministry is to raise the consciousness of our parish family and the wider community and to engage them in promoting the moral, spiritual and political dimensions of human rights in matters of peace, the oppression of the poor and justice.

Issues Relevant to Justice and Peace Ministry

  • Societal injustice
  • Respect for Human Rights
  • Adequate Physical and Mental Care for Veterans
  • Discrimination – Sexism, Racism, Ageism
  • Immigration
  • Fair Trade Practices
  • Poverty – Hunger and Homelessness
  • Domestic Violence
  • Equal Access to Healthcare
  • Quality Education for all Citizens
  • Fair Distribution of Wealth
  • Environment

All are welcome to join the Justice and Peace Ministry and engage in its efforts. One may focus on an area of particular concern, or join in our overall efforts. The Ministry meets September through May on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 in the Church During the summer, the members study and plan for the upcoming session.

This is what God asks of you, only this...to act justly, to love tenderly, to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:3

Co-ChairPerson: Len & Barbara Tartaglia
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St. Columba's Information

Saint Columba Catholic Church 
328 Route 66, Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-3727

Mailing Address (STC)
PO Box 146
Columbia, CT 06237

Holy Family's Information

Church of the Holy Family
185 Church Street Hebron, CT 06231
(860) 228-0096

Mailing Address (CHF)
PO Box 146
Hebron, CT 06248