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.

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.  

• Two Feet - English
• Two Feet - Spanish                                 
• Social Action Brochure - English - Aug - 2017
• Social Action Brochure - Spanish - Aug - 2017
• Social Action Newsletter

Social Action Saturday

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 at 9:30 AM.

ST. THOMAS MORE, CORALVILLE, IA
 REGISTRATION COST: $10.00
(Non-refundable registration fee)
(All registrations are due by Friday October 19.)

Printable Flyer
Online Registration 

Let's Journey Together!
and
participate in a universal Pilgrimage Walk.

The Diocese of Davenport Social Action Office in conjunction with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) invites churches, schools and parish organizations to come together and participate in a universal Pilgrimage Walk to highlight the plight of our neighbors fleeing violence and injustice worldwide. CRS aims for United States Catholics to walk the distance of the Earth—24,900 miles five times by November 12, 2018.
 
We have registered a Diocesan walk and are asking schools, parishes and parish organizations to host local walks and contribute to the Diocesan total miles. We hope to log 1,000 miles throughout the Diocese!
 
Click here http://bit.ly/DioDavWalk for more information. Then lace up your shoes and share the journey!

Every step counts toward the 124,500 mile goal! So, pick a date and a time before November 13 and contact Amy Kersten at kerstena@diodav.org to add your event to our Diocesan pilgrimage.

2018/2019 Mottet Leadership Institute - is open for registration after a  successful  first year. Registration is liminted this year to 35 people. 

click here to view flyer.
click here for registration form

Training Will be Held From 10 am to 4 pm on Seven Saturdays.

Opening retreat: Friday, September 14 at 5:30pm,
Further sessions: September 15, October 20, November 10, January 19, February 16, March 23, April 13.

You will learn: Elements of Power, Values and Self-Interest, Public Relationships, One-on-Ones, Building a Public Life. Qualities of a Leader, Building a Team, Power Analysis, Cutting Issues, Doing Actions, Entering the Public Arena, Organizing Effective Meetings, Power One-on-Ones, Media and Social Media as Part of a Change Campaign, Organizing People and Money.
 

The Diocesan Social Action Office has a variety of tools to keep you informed of relevant issues and activities. One of these is our Two Feet Newsletter which is distributed monthly via email. If you would like to read previous issues you will find those at http://bit.ly/TwoFeetNewsletter.  You can subscribe from that page if you choose or you can contact Amy Kersten at kerstena@diodav.org who will add you to our list of subscribers.
 

By Barb Arland-Fye
The Catholic Messenger

BETTENDORF — A standing-room-only crowd voiced vigorous support for continuation of the University of Iowa Labor Center during a hearing last month in USW Local 105 Hall. Earlier this summer, the university announced the center’s closing, saying that budget cuts by the Iowa Legis­lature are to blame. Read more...