Mission Statement: "Answering God's call and nourished by the Holy Spirit, the Justice and Peace Advocacy Team (JPAT) will address the toot causes of poverty and injustice by educating and engaging people within the Diocese of Davenport to advocate for sustainable change locally and globally.

About the Team:

With the assistance of Catholic Relief Services, the Dioceses has formed a Justice and Peace Advocacy Team (JPAT) to provide a voice for the poor and disenfranchised to our state and federal legislators.  The Team studies the issues, formulates positions, and plans advocacy so that Catholics are able to assure the "least of these" are ahead.  The Team meets the last Tuesday of each month, presently at 5:30 p.m. in Iowa City at St. Patrick Church, 4330 St. Patrick Dr. For more information please contact Loxi Hopkins or Glenn Leach.

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Letter of support from Bishop Martin Amos:

Dear Pastors,

On May 21, 2011 I had the opportunity, along with Catholic Relief Services Chicago Regional Office, of helping to start the diocesan Justice and Peace Advocacy Team.  Parishioners from across the Diocese came for the initial meeting and training.  The enthusiasm and energy in the room were stimulating!

click here for a complete copy of the letter from Bishop Amos. March 1, 2012

Introduction letter from Justice and Peace Advocacy Team. March 1, 2012

Next Advocacy meeting:

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 (5:30 P.M.)
St. Patrick Church, 4330 St. Patrick Dr. Iowa City

Meeting Minutes Summaries: