Catholic Social Teaching

Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church

A compilation of all teaching documents by topic

Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

Life and Dignity of the Human Person Call to Family, Community, and Participation Rights and Responsibilities Option for the Poor and Vulnerable The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers Solidarity Care for God’s Creation 1. Life and Dignity … Continue reading →

(USCCB) Archbishop Dolan—Subsidiarity and Solidarity

Taken from Archbishop’s blog: “The Gospel in the Digital Age” Subsidiarity and Solidarity A couple of months ago, the bishops of the state of New York enjoyed a working luncheon with our new governor. It was a productive and enlightening … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: The Catholic Church Doesn’t Believe in Human Rights – Huh?

(by Jessica Zittlow) October 11, 2011 I found the reckless accusation, “The Catholic Church simply doesn’t believe in human rights” wedged between several other statements of supposed “facts” about the Catholic Church in the comment section of a recent online … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Practicing Christ’s Message—Antidote to Bullying Pandemic

(by Pete Noll) September 28, 2011 As I have loved you, so you should love one another. This is how I will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:34-35) Although bullying has been around … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Faith in the Public Arena – “Adherence to Ideology”

(by Jason Adkins) July 21, 2011 Many were surprised by the inability of legislative leaders and the governor to reach a compromise agreement before a shutdown occurred. When the two parties did finally produce a budget framework, neither side was … Continue reading →

Bishop Kinney — “As I Have Done For You . . . So You Also Should Do.”

Bishop Kinney Releases Pastoral Letter Bishop John F. Kinney, Bishop of the Diocese of St. Cloud, released a pastoral letter “As I Have Done For You . . . So You Also Should Do.” It is a revision and update … Continue reading →

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