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History

In 2001, Bishop William K. Weigand established the Office of Social Service Ministry in a renewal of the diocesan commitment to serving the poor, immigrants, the disabled and those in need.

The Office integrates the functions of:

• Development and support of parish social ministries

• Administration of the Catholic Charities organizations and programs

• Networking with other community and faith-based programs and ministries

• Liaison with the national offices of Catholic Relief Services, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Catholic Charities USA

• Liaison with the California Catholic Conference

• Implementation of statewide social ministries, such as Catholic Lobby Day, Get On The Bus, and Restorative Justice Ministry within the local diocese

The Office coordinates with other diocesan ministries and with the Annual Catholic Appeal.