Office of Social Action

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Official Website for the Office of Social Action of the Diocese of Davenport. 

 Mission Statement

“To serve, promote and empower parishes and other communities of faith to act upon Catholic Social Teaching by providing resources and coordination!”

Two Feet of Social Action-English                                                Spanish Version

Credit: Social Action Department, Diocese of Davenport, 2706 Gaines St., Davenport, Iowa, 52804-1998, 563-324-1911,  Concept developed by Rev Marvin A Mottet.


What's on our Website?

Here is a list of what you can find on our website. You may access the pages by using the drop-down menu at the top of the page, or by clicking on the links below:

Upcoming vents: Information regarding meeting dates and grant deadlines and other upcoming events.

Library: Here you can find the following:

St. Vincent's Home Corp Grant Criteria (PDF-Revised Nov-2009)
St. Vincent Grant Applications.
St. Vincent Progress report form. 
Operation Rice Bowl Grant Criteria
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant Criteria
Information about immigration requirement for the various family base applications.
 

Contacts: Here you can find Contact information for our Social Action Department Staff, Immigration Staff and Volunteer members, and a link for immigration program contact information.

Chancery Contact: Here you can find Contact information for our Chancery Staff.

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 Immigration

The Diocesan Immigration Program                                                        Informational Flyer-PDF

Site visits to Ottumwa and Columbus Junction                      Informational brochure

Videos on Immigration 

St. Ambrose Migration Project

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Pro-Life

Diocesan Pro-Life page.

USCCB Resources: Post-Abortion Assistance:
   
USCCB Pro-Life Activities Project Rachel
Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities Rachel's Vineyard
Respect Life Program  
Church Teachings  
People of Life  
   

Other Resources

Pregnancy Assistance:

40 Days for Life Birthright- 2020 Harrison St. Davenport
               (563)324-5261
Word of Life-Spanish and English Women's Choice Center- 2711 Happy Joe Drive Bettendorf, IA (563)332-0475  Free 877-905-8990
The John Paul II Steam Cell Research  
Donating Cord Blood  

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2010 Pacem in Terris Award Recipient

Rev. John Dear, S.J.

Biography

 Award Ceremony Oct 31 Flyer

Rev. John Dear Website

Peace Activist Fr. John Dear to get Pacem in Terris Award

 


ACTION ALERTS

Capitol switchboard
Phone: 202-224-3121

Senator Chuck Grassley
Phone: 202-224-3744
Fax: 202-224-6020

Senator Tom Harkins
Phone: 202-224-3254
Fax: 202-224-9369


 
Iowa Catholic Conference Action Alerts


Press Releases/News

USCCB Latest News

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Chancery Address:  2706 N. Gaines St, Davenport, Iowa  52804-1998
Phone: 563-324-1911      Email: communication@davenportdiocese.org
© Diocese of Davenport 2010