St. Paul's Parish Social Ministry

Human life is sacred and the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision of society. Every person is precious and people are more important than things.

The economy must serve the people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to earn a living ; it is a form of participation in God’s creation. The basic rights of workers must be respected.

A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are fairing.  In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgement and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.

The person is not only sacred but social. We believe that people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.

Every Person has a fundamental right to life and those things required for human decency.  Corresponding to those rights are duties and responsibilies – to one another , to our families and to the larger society.

We are one human family whatever our national, ethnic, economic, and idealogical differences. We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever they may be. Our love demands that we promote peace in a world surrounded by violence and conflict.

Human life is sacred and the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision of society. Every person is precious and people are more important than things.

Your Chance to Speak Out on Cuts to AHCCCS Health Care

AHCCCS, which is Medicaid in Arizona, is seeking public comments on Governor Brewer’s proposals to freeze coverage, affecting tens of thousands of parents and hundreds of thousands of other adults. The public is invited to offer comments in person on Monday, April 25, from 2-4 p.m., at the ABIL Conference Center at 5025 E. Washington, Suite 200, in Phoenix. An RSVP is requested to Alma.Torres@azahcccs.gov. Comments can also be submitted online.

The Kino Border Initiative fosters solidarity in responding to the needs of migrants within the local religious communities on both sides of the Mexico-US border through vibrant and collaborative partnerships. Strengthened by a faith that welcomes strangers, St. Paul’s travels to KBI monthly. www.kinoborderinitiative.org/aboutus

St. Paul’s, under the guidance of Yvette Giesemann, ‘sews’ mats for the homeless using recycled plastic bags »»