Social justice requires speaking out for the voiceless and working for change in systems or solving the underlying causes of poverty. Examples: legislative networks to promote change through legislation by letter writing or personal contacts with legislators; joining with others to sponsor issue forums and educational materials.
Wisconsin Catholic Conference (The public policy voice of Wisconsin's bishops, which contributes to public policy debates on the state and federal level and offers resources for citizens)
Catholic Relief Services (Official U.S. Catholic international humanitarian agency works to alleviate suffering and assist needy people in more than 100 countries by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies)
Capitol Update (Alerts on upcoming hearings, information on newly introduced legislation, and reports on activities of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference staff e-mailed biweekly when the Legislature is in session)