CATHOLIC ACTION COMMISSION OF
SUMMIT COUNTY
“Promoting Peace and Justice by Advocating for the Poor and
Powerless”
OUR MISSION:
The Catholic Commission was founded in 1972 to serve as the official
social action arm of the Cleveland Diocese for Summit County. The
Catholic Commission promotes social justice out of a Gospel context.
The Commission provides education, organizing and technical
assistance to Summit County parishes who desire to develop or
strengthen their social justice ministry. The Commission has
professional expertise to assist parishes in the following areas:
• Education in Catholic Social Teaching, Political Responsibility
and Current Issues
• Training in Leadership and Organizing Skills
• Formation of Parish Social Concerns Commissions
• Creation of Parish Based Legislative Networks
• Implementation of Bishop Anthony M. Pilla’s The Church in the City
Vision and Action Plan and Vibrant Parish Life
• Development of Parish Based Housing and Economic Development
Initiatives
• Collaboration and Networking with Other Groups
• Support for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and
Catholic Relief Services
Karen P. Leith, Director
Ann Coplan, Administrative Assistant
Catholic Commission of Summit County
795 Russell Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Phone: 330-535-2787 – Fax: 330-535-9040
www.catholic-action.org
2012 UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS:
Nov. 17:
Pre-Holiday Reflections and Ne
Dec. 7:
Annual Bishop Cosgrove Award Dinner and Fundraiser
MICAH CENTER:
A Peace and Justice Library
Click here to find out more and visit the online catalogue.
Special Committees:
Just call 330 535-2787 to find out more and join us.
• International
Justice/Nuclear Disarmament
• Criminal Justice/Death Penalty
PARISH OUTREACH SERVICES: “Developing
Parish Social Action”
•
Diocesan Education & Training Center for Social Justice
•
Resources, materials & reflection guides for Parish programs
• Parish Outreach Network (Call
330-535-2787 to become your parish’s representative)
• Programs, Training & Technical Assistance for Parishes
SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION: “Developing
Lay Leadership”
• Catholic Social Teaching education & training – CST
on-line summary
• Community-based Issues Forums
• Social Justice Resource Library
• Workshops / Facilitation / Parish & Group Retreats
ADVOCACY/ISSUES: “Addressing Public
Policy”
•
Latest Dioc. Legislative Hotline
• Building Community Alliances around Local Issues
SPECIAL LINKS:
•
First Friday Club of Greater Akron
• Summit District Web Page and News
The Diocesan Social Action through the 5 Catholic Commissions working within the eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland seeks to shape a more caring society and a more peaceful world through justice education, advocacy, community development and organizing. Our work is based on the call of the Gospel to work for the respect and dignity of all human life, the elimination of poverty, to speak out against injustice, and to promote the common good.
