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 - 2019
• Social Action Brochure - Spanish - 2019
• Social Action Newsletter

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.

Upcoming Dates for 2019/2020: Training Will be Held From 10 am to 4 pm on Seven Saturdays.

Opening retreat: Friday, September 20 at 5:30pm and Saturday, September 21. Further sessions: 

• Oct 19
• Nov 16
• Dec 14
• Jan 18
• Feb 15
• March 21

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 7 week leadership training will cost $400 per participant 
Registration limited to 35 people
Limited scholarships are available
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Registration Now Open:

Call Leslie Kilgannon at 563-343-3284 or E-mail mottetleadershipinstitute@gmail.com