Spirituality and Social Justice (SSJ)

Mission Statement

Spirituality and Social Justice (SSJ) is a ministry grounded in Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching, which integrates social justice and spirituality to promote an active and lifelong commitment to living both prayerfully and justly.

"[A]t the center of all Catholic social teaching are the transcendence of God and the dignity of the human person.  The human person is the clearest reflection of God's presence in the world (#74, Empowered by the Spirit)."

Urban Plunges

These weekend 'hands on' community service oportunities focus on issues such as immigration, homelessness, poverty, AIDS, women's rights, and more!

The Edge E-Newsletter

A weekly electronic youth group experience for college students dedicated to living prayerfully and justly!  Each month has a particular theme, and each week has a different focus:

• DIVE DEEP into your faith through prayer, devotion and the Word
• STAND AWARE of justice issues and get involved in opportunities to serve
• WITNESS: A local campus or community member shares their personal faith journey
• FELLOWSHIP: Opportunities to build relationships and seek God with those in our campus community

Retreats:

• Subiaco: Modeled on Benedictine values with a three part theme of God, self & others, and our role in the world
• Annual Woman's Retreat
• Mother/Daughter Retreat: A special retreat for graduating senior women and their mothers

Volunteering in Service to Others (VISTO)

 

Advocacy

• Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - A national advocacy week centered around hunger and homelessness awareness issues, concluding with an in-depth devotion and community service opportunity.
• Catholic Social Teaching Week
• Human Rights Awareness Week - in partnership with Amnesty International Student Club, CSB Campus Ministry brings a prophetic Catholic voice to human rights issues.
• Joint Religious Legislative Council (JRLC) Day on the Hill - a trip to the MN State Capitol to advocate for our faith based values.
• Fair Trade Advocacy - through our unique partnership with Catholic Relief Services and our Diocesan Mission office, SSJ promotes fair trade through education and an annual fair trade sale.