What We Do
Misson:
The OSM mission is to prepare and support parishes and their leaders to make social ministry, especially ministries to persons who are most vulnerable, an organized, effective and integral part of parish life grounded in faith, witnessing to Jesus, and following in the footsteps of St. Damien and Blessed Mother Marianne.We work toward a vision of stronger, more self-reliant communities by providing leadership training, organizational workshops, and financial assistance to parishes and other groups to solve community problems. We act as a local representative for Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, and we oversee the Ministry for Persons with Disabilities. OSM is also the home of the Office of Affordable Housing. Our emphasis on outreach to those in need, our promotion of community involvement , and our leadership on a national level signifies our intent to not only serve the immediate crises of the poor, but to initiate systemic change that addresses the root causes of social problems. We live out our mission using a four-sided approach which incorporates outreach and charity, justice and peace education, advocacy and legislation, and community organizing.
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