Faith in Public Life: Protecting the Common Good

What does it mean to live our faith in public life—and how do our rights and responsibilities as faithful citizens connect to the Common Good?

At our upcoming event, Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., will explore what it means to bring our faith into public life through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, helping us consider how our faith shapes the way we engage with our communities and one another.

Denise Lieberman, nationally recognized voting rights expert and movement lawyer, will then help us explore the implications of voting, civic participation, and the Common Good, bringing a local perspective to the responsibilities we carry as citizens.

Together, their perspectives offer an opportunity to step back from the noise of election season and focus on something deeper: how we form our consciences, understand our responsibilities, and faithfully engage in public life.

Our hope is that you walk away better informed, more prepared to protect the Common Good, and confident in your ability to engage with a well-formed conscience.

Featured Conversation
Solidarity : Through the Lens of Housing and Race

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Planting Seeds: Solidarity Through the Lens of Housing and Race. We were blessed by an evening filled with meaningful conversation, thoughtful reflection, and inspiring engagement as we explored what solidarity calls us to in our communities and beyond.

We are grateful to all who attended, shared their voices, and helped make this gathering such a powerful experience. If you were unable to join us — or would like to revisit the conversation — stay tuned for the event video coming soon!

We’re also excited to continue the conversation with the next installment of the Planting Seeds Series coming this fall. We look forward to growing together in dialogue, understanding, and action.

Planting Seeds:

Thank You for another wonderful event!
Dignity of Work and Rights of the Worker

We are still feeling energized by the wonderful conversation and engagement we shared together. Thank you to everyone who joined us — whether in person or virtually — for such an important discussion on a topic that deserves our time, attention, and collective focus in these turbulent times.

We look forward to sharing more information on our upcoming Planting Seeds Events and next steps in the coming days. Stay tuned! 🌱✨

We were honored to welcome Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, for the second event in our Planting Seeds Series. Sister Norma’s powerful witness to compassion and justice at the U.S.–Mexico border reminds us what it means to uphold human dignity in action.

Her message continues to inspire our community to plant seeds of hope, solidarity, and transformation.

Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/E6oDw1jc-sY?si=avqL3pCGrZnl9-Zx

Our Planting Seeds: Growing the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching series continues to flourish — and we’re excited to share what’s ahead!

Coming in 2026:
✨ Solidarity: Housing and Race
✨ Rights & Responsibilities: The Common Good

Coming in 2027:

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as we continue planting seeds of justice, understanding, and hope in our community. 🌿💛

Honor the Dignity. Take Action. Make a Difference.

We invite you to explore the resources, stories, and tools shared during this gathering. Whether you’re new to advocacy or already involved, you’ll find meaningful ways to take the next step—from educating yourself and your community to contacting policymakers or supporting organizations on the front lines.

Together, we can uphold the inherent dignity of every person and help build a more just, compassionate society.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Planting Seeds: Growing the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Community Event Series is off to a great start!

Sister Simone Campbell shared her wisdom and experience with us. Her message of community, empathy, and active engagement deeply resonated with everyone present. She challenged us to not only listen but also to take action toward a more just and caring world.

If you missed this powerful event or want to experience her insights again, we invite you to watch the full recording on our YouTube channel, here. Let Sister Simone’s words inspire you, as they did us, to make meaningful changes in our communities.

How will you sow seeds in your neighborhood? Get involved in one of these organizations!

Sign Up for Weekly Emails

Stay informed on how you can be an advocate for social justice – in our region and around the world.

Submit an event to share

To have an event added to our calendar and included in the weekly newsletter, email the details to newsletter@seedsofjusticenetwork.org by Wednesdays at 5pm.

Submit event

Help us grow

We need your support to help us establish and expand our work. Click the button below to make a donation.

Donate

Join our Facebook group

Join the conversation and share information with other justice-minded folks in our private Facebook group.

Join the group

Page updated

Report abuse

Faith in Public Life: Protecting the Common Good

Featured Conversation
Solidarity : Through the Lens of Housing and Race

Planting Seeds:

Thank You for another wonderful event!
Dignity of Work and Rights of the Worker

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Planting Seeds: Growing the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Community Event Series is off to a great start!