Office of Social Ministry

The Office of Social Ministry promotes the Gospel message, the Works of Mercy, Catholic Social Teaching and the Church’s social mission. The Creed says of Jesus: “For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” The Church sees in every person, the living image of God himself. We affirm that the inherent sacred dignity of the human person, who is made in the image and likeness of God and redeemed by Christ, is the foundation for a moral and just vision for society.

Social Ministry Specialist
Ms. Fara Kearnes
303-715-3171
Fara.Kearnes@archden.org

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Archdiocese of Denver has cancelled the 2020 appeal year. If you would like donate to any of the mission organizations invited to participate in the 2020 MCP, please visit the page for the Missionary Cooperative Program 2020.

You formed my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you for I am I fearfully and wonderfully made. [Psalm 139:13]

What We Do

In addition to being liaison to national service organizations of the Catholic Church such as the USCCB, CRS, and the Pontifical Mission Societies, the Office of Social Ministry collaborates with various ministries operating within the Archdiocese of Denver such as Rural Life Ministry, Catholic Deaf Community, Mental Health Ministry, and more. See Programs and Ministries for a more detailed description of these programs.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver
To speak to someone about direct emergency assistance services, homeless shelters, women services, immigration, mental health and addiction counseling, and family, senior and kinship care referral, please contact Catholic Charities directly. Visit the website ccdenver.org or call the main line at 303-742-0828 for more information.

Catholic Jail Ministry

The Catholic Jail/Prison Ministry serves over 40 facilities within the territory of the Archdiocese of Denver, including county jails, youth detention facilities, State and Federal prisons, and private prisons.

Missionary Cooperative Program

As all of us are committed to the Propagation of the Faith and the worldwide mission of Jesus, the Social Ministry office coordinates the Missionary Cooperative Program, which assigns a Catholic mission group to each of our parishes every year, enabling the faithful to hear of the works of the Church and promote a universal missionary spirit.

Mission Spotlight

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Missionary Carmelites

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Mission Awareness

Social Ministry Resources