Welcome to the Official Website for the Office of Social Action of the Diocese of Davenport.
Mission Statement
To support communities of faith in our Diocese in acting upon Catholic Social Teaching Principles.
Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
History of the Two Feet of Social Justice.
The
Two Feet of Social Justice logo was the inspiration of Msgr. Marvin
Mottet, the first director of
the Social Action Department in the Diocese of Davenport.
While standing on a
corner near Nazareth House (now Project Renewal) in central Davenport he
conceived of the idea of a Two Feet approach to social ministry.
This approach incorporated both social change and acts of
charity. Msgr. Mottet
thought that just as we need Two Feet to walk, an effective social
ministry must include work to address root causes of injustice in
society as well as acts of charity to address immediate needs.
The Two Feet has become a symbol in many different dioceses, and
organizations throughout the world to remind us that both feet of social
action are necessary.
Two Feet of Social Justice-English Two Feet of Social Justice-Spanish
Credit: Social Action Department, Diocese of Davenport,780 W. Central Park Ave, Iowa, 52804-1901, 563-324-1911, Concept developed by Rev Marvin A Mottet.
Email us to receive updates on social justice related activities, events and announcements.
Click here for Programs Supported by the Social Action Department.
Social Action Staff & Volunteers.
Staff:
|
Kent Ferris Director of Social Action and Catholic Charities |
Esmeralda
Guerrero Administrative Assistant |
Volunteers:
Msgr. Marvin Mottet Social Action Advisor |
Loxi Hopkins CCHD & CRS Diocesan Director |
Glenn Leach Disaster Relief and Legislative Alerts Coordinator |
Kathy and Jim McCoy CRS Coordinators |
Jeanne Wonio Respect Life/Pro-Life Coordinator |
Nora Dvorak Immigration Issues Coordinator |
Erma Wiszmann Workers' Rights Advocate |
Top News:
Chancery Address: 780 West Central Park Ave., Davenport, Iowa 52804-1901
Phone: 563-324-1911 Email: communication@davenportdiocese.org
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