P R O G R A M

Transportation and Directions to:

• Priority will be given to diocesan directors and their staff, particularly those who are new to the work, whose office budgets are quite modest, whose travel costs are especially high, and who have not previously taken part in the Summer Institute.
  
  
• Consideration will also be given to "key parish social justice personnel," those who work closely with or are the primary parish links for diocesan social justice offices.

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

For directions from any contiguous U.S. location, log on to
http://www.marquette.edu/contact/directions/

Midwest Airlines is offering SASI attendees airfare discount. Use the promo code CMZ6837 if booking a flight on midwestairlines.com,
calling Midwest at 800-452-2022 or if purchasing tickets through a travel agent.

Cooperating Institutions

Participants

• Diocesan Social Action Directors
• CCHD Directors
• CRS Directors
• Diocesan and Parish Social Ministry Directors
• JustFaith Graduates
• Parish Social Justice Leaders

Program

• Spirituality and Social Ministry
• Effective Diocesan and Parish Social Action Ministries
• A variety of issues and skills workshops at both advanced and introductory levels.

• Scriptural foundations of justice
• Catholic social teaching

Connections

Cooperating Institutions

The ROUNDTABLE
Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors

Life Center, The ROUNDTABLE conducts an Annual Symposium, and provides for exchange of information among its members through events, its newsletter, and via email and phone contact among its members. The ROUNDTABLE also undertakes projects such as the drafting of Standards and Expectations for DSAO's and a distance learning justice certificate program with the University of Dayton. Mr. Jeffry Korgen, Mrs. Aida Rodriguez (212) 431-7825.

USCCB/Department of Social Development
and World Peace

The Department of Social Development and World Peace of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops helps the US bishops and their staffs share the social teaching of the Church, apply Catholic social teaching to major domestic and international issues, advocate effectively for genuine justice and peace, and build the capacity of the Church to act effectively in these areas. Joan Rosenhauer (202) 541-3381.

Catholic Charities USA

Catholic Charities USA – Providing Help. Creating Hope. Catholic Charities USA is the National Member Service Center for Catholic Charities agencies nationwide. By providing members with services and representing members' interests and the interests of the people they serve, Catholic Charities USA helps to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities in the United States. Ms. Rachel Lustig, Mr. Brian Stevens (703) 549-1390.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops was established in 1970 as the Bishops' domestic anti-poverty, social justice program. Its two-fold mandate is to fund low-income controlled empowerment projects and to educate Catholics about the root causes of poverty within the context of the Catholic social tradition. CCHD programs are funded through an annual collection in parishes each year. Ms. Donna Grimes (202) 541-3372

Catholic Relief Services

Founded in 1943, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international relief and development agency of the Roman Catholic community in the United States. CRS serves people in over 99 of the poorest countries in the world. 95% of all support goes directly to programming to help the poor. The U.S. Operations division links Catholic Relief Services to Catholics in the United States through education on global issues impacting the poor overseas, and providing opportunities to put faith into action. CRS works with dioceses, parishes, schools, universities, hospitals, and other faith-based organizations dedicated to serving the poor overseas. Mr. Tom Ulrich, Ms. Christine Smith (866) 608-5978.

JustFaith Ministries

JustFaith Ministries creates and supports faith formation processes and resources that emphasize the Gospel message of peace and justice, Catholic social teaching and the intersection of spirituality and action. The aim of JustFaith Ministries is to enable people of faith to develop a passion for justice, to express this passion in concrete acts of social ministry, and to organize and expand the work of social ministry in their faith communities. Current programs offered by JustFaith Ministries include JustFaith, JustFaith II, JusticeWalking, JustMatters and Graduate Ministry. Ms. Chris Breu, Ms. Mary Wright (502) 429-0865.

Hosts/Co-sponsors:

Archdiocese of Milwaukee & Marquette University