The Office of Catholic Social Action, World Mission Ministry, and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development shared this interfaith event to network with representatives who work to bring justice and peace to our society through acts of social justice and loving charity.

As part of the celebration, the Archdiocese recognized the wonderful discipleship of those who are actively involved in "model" social ministry efforts. The goal was to value, affirm, and celebrate the contributions of those whose efforts stand with the poor and work to ensure human dignity, confront structures of injustice, ensure equal opportunity, build and strengthen community, and contribute to the greater common good.

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the "2006 Social Justice Recognition Award."

Holy Family Catholic Community, selected for Direct Service & Community Outreach, with long term goals of Education and Advocacy. Project: Mental Health Advisory Group – Formation to create Adult Mental Health Drop-in Center in Fond du Lac

St. Dominic Parish, Christian Formation, selected for Justice Education & Direct Service. Project: "Priceless Bake Sale."

St. Francis Borgia and District 10 Parishes, selected for their Justice Education. Program: "Justice: Do It."

St. Leonard School, School Service Program, selected for Direct Service (Outreach). Program: "Serving Beyond School Walls."

St. Margaret Mary Parish, selected for numerous education and advocacy programs. Legislative Advocacy, Catholic Relief Services Advocacy, Bread for the World Offering of Letters, and Faithful Citizenship efforts, including JustFaith.

St. Matthias Parish, selected for their Justice Education. Program: Lenten Bus Tour

Global Partners: Running Waters, Inc., selected for their international outreach to Latin America

Nomination forms for the next Social Justice Recognition event will be available in January 2008. Contact Kathy Shine in the Office of Catholic Social Action for a copy of the form at shinek@archmil.org.