About the Coalition
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“Solidarity finds concrete expression in service, which can take a variety of forms in an effort to care for others. And service in great part means caring for vulnerability, for the vulnerable members of our families our society, our people."
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Our Mission
The Catholic Cares Coalition, guided by the social teachings of the Church, is a voluntary network of Catholic organizations prepared to amplify how Catholics promote the common good, with a preferential option for the poor.Our Goals
1) Activate the network to respond to humanitarian crises in keeping with Church teaching.
2) Amplify how the Church cares for the poor, others in need, and the common good.
3) Facilitate a deeper appreciation of the mission and activities of member organizations. -
Steering Committee
Don McCrabb, United States Catholic Mission Association
Brian Reardon, Catholic Health Association of the United States
Bruce Compton, Catholic Health Association of the United States
Joan Rosenhauser, Jesuit Refugee Services/USA
Laura Peralta-Schulte, Network Lobby
Meghan Topp Goodwin, Catholic Relief Services
Rebecca Sawyer, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Susan Gunn, Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns