Government Liaison, Peace and Justice Ministry

Jean Hill, Director

27 C Street
Salt Lake City UT 84103
Phone: (801)328-8641 x 336
Email: jean.hill@dioslc.org

The Government Liaison represents a Catholic viewpoint at local, state and national levels of government.  Information and workshops on legislative issues and the legislative process are available to enable Catholics to become more involved in public policy decisions.

The Peace and Justice Commission seeks to educate, inspire, and activate all peoples to work for justice and peace.

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP

View Bishop Wester's discussion of Faithful Citizenship and our moral obligations as voters.  Two part video available Part 1 and Part 2

Legislative Update

2013 Legislative Tracking Sheet (last update 3/18/13 4:53 p.m.)

See which bills the Diocese followed during the Utah Legislature's 2013 session.

Peace and Justice Commission

What is Social Justice?

Catholic Social Teaching

Legislative Advocacy

How to Advocate Your Position with a Legislator

Faith and Politics:  Catholics are Called to Political Action

Get Your Letter to the Editor Published

Links

Catholic Teaching on Immigration

Catholic Teaching on Economic Life

Catholics Confront Global Poverty

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Catholic Relief Services

¿Qué Hacer Ante las Redadas de Inmigración?

What to Do in the Event of a Raid