Parish Social Ministry provides consultation to parishes in four areas of social concern - education, direct service,  advocacy, empowerment.

• Education
  Helps parishes explore Catholic Social Teachings and why responding to social concerns in not optional.
• Direct Service
  Provides consultation to parishes in developing Social Concerns Committees and provides data on specific parish’s locale to help assess needs.
• Advocacy
  Serves as the diocesan registered lobbyists in addressing issues concerning the Church’s Consistent Ethic of Life, social justice concerns and many other issues affecting the mission of the Catholic Charities.
• Empowerment and Rebuilding Coalitions
  Helps develop a broader base of support with people of similar values; and represents the Diocese at various interfaith and human service coalitions. 

Contact:
Michael Ann Oropeza
Ph: 601-355-8634 ext. 725
Fx: 601-960-8493