VOICES for Justice
Advocacy Network

VOICES for Justice is a parish-based network of people trying to bring the social and economic justice teachings of the Church to bear on public policy and legislation, especially at local, state and federal levels.

VOICES for Justice influences public policy by following the lead for issues identified by the Diocesan Public Policy Committee for Delaware, the Maryland Catholic Conference, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. We advocate for these issues by telephoning, writing and testifying while building relationships and rapport with legislators as well as educating and raising awareness within parishes and encouraging others to participate. VOICES for Justice is nonpartisan. It focuses on issues, not candidates.

Parish Social Ministry will provide as much information about substantive issues as you desire and will be available to answer questions. Individual or group training on how to write or speak to a legislator will also be provided upon request. The most important thing to remember is that the most effective advocacy messages are simple and personalized. A few techniques, basic information about the issue, and ten minutes of your time is all that is needed in most cases.

To join VOICES for Justice, contact Sandy Clark at 302-655-9624, ext. 212 or click here to email SClark@ccwilm.org

For people who live in Maryland, click here to go to the Maryland Catholic Conference website for many more opportunities to be involved.