Franciscan Renewal Center

Greetings! Let me introduce myself. My name is Patti Sills-Trausch (picture right) and I have been involved in social justice ministry in one way or another for the last 28 years. I have my Masters from the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University of Chicago and have worked in Youth Ministry, College Campus Ministry and Outreach and Social Justice ministry both at the parish and Diocesan level. I am happy to be a part of the Casa community and look forward to working with many of you as we seek concrete ways to love and bless the world. For a more complete understanding of why I work in this ministry please see my introduction from the bulletin.

Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching: The Church's social teacing is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness admist the challenges of modern society. Below are some key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition:

• Life and Dignity of the Human Person
• Call to Family, Community and Participation
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
• The Dignity of Work and the Rights of the Worker
• Solidarity
• Care for God's Creation

Click Here for the complete text on these themes

For more information on Catholic Social Teaching, the website of the Office for Social Justice at the Diocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is an excellent resource.

All Faith In Action Ministry efforts are grounded in principles found in Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching.