Events
All Saints Meal Program: A Call to Discipleship
“When I was hungry, you gave me to eat.”
During the summer months, Our Lady of Lourdes commits to additional volunteer days to fill in for the absence of local university students and the uncertainty of vacation schedules. This summer we will serve on July 7,9,21, & 28 and August 4 and 6.
All Saints Church is located at 4051 N. 25th Street. Six volunteers are needed each day from 4:00-6:30 pm. Duties include preparing vegetables and take-home bags, boxing the meal, and packaging desserts.
Please consider joining our group of dedicated volunteers by signing up online or calling Pat at (414) 321-3698. Serving is easy, enjoyable, and rewarding. Carpooling is available.
Catholic Social Teaching
We embrace Catholic Social Teaching, an essential element of our faith. The teachings are rich in wisdom, helping us to live out the Gospel and work toward a just society.
Catholic Social Teaching must be about the preservation of human life against all threats to its safety and dignity.
In 1983, Cardinal Bernardin gave his well-known “Seamless Garment” speech.
He insisted that all human life is sacred, from conception to natural death. All threats or harm to any person such as child and elder abuse, poverty, human trafficking, gun violence, death penalty, and murder of both born and unborn rips apart the dignity of each person and unravels the “seamless garment of life.”
The Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
Each theme below is linked to a video from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Active Nonviolence Corner
“No man
could be actively nonviolent
and not rise against social injustice,
no matter where it occurred.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Peacemakers
“Peace is not a spiritual utopia; it is a humble path, made of daily gestures, interwoven with patience and courage, listening and action. And it demands today, more than ever, our vigilant and generative presence.”
Pope Leo XIV, June 2025
Human Trafficking
“Human trafficking is violence!
The violence suffered
by every woman and every girl
is an open wound in the body of Christ,
in the body of all humanity.
It is a deep wound that also affects each one of us.”
Pope Francis, February 8, 2022
World Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking
Migrants and Refugees
“Creating a world where
immigrants, refugees and
other people on the move
are treated with dignity, respect and welcome.”
JusticeForImmigrants.org
Racism/Diversity
“Racism is an intolerable sin against God.
The church, the pastors, and lay people
must continue fighting to eradicate it
and for a more just world.”
Pope Francis, November 2022
Environment
“Care of the earth, then,
is a moral obligation for all
men and women
as children of God.”
Pope Francis, Earth Day 2023
Economic Justice
“Our faith calls us to measure this economy
not only by what it produces,
but also by how it touches human life
and whether it protects or undermines
the dignity of the human person.”
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Physical and Mental Healthcare
“We must never forget that health
is a fundamental human right,
and that access to health care
is a duty of society.”
Pope Francis, June 4, 2022
How can I help?
Social Justice Committee
The Social Justice Committee (SJC) is committed to improving the lives of the less fortunate. SJC partners with other Southeastern Wisconsin parishes in addressing issues that affect society. We educate parishioners and promote actions on fair trade, healthcare, housing, hunger, human trafficking, immigration, diversity, and environmental concerns. Social teachings of the Church guide our choices and actions. Together we explore links between faith and life, and theology and ethics.
The SJC meets the 2nd Thursday of each month (no meetings in July or August). Dates or locations may change so always check the calendar.
Most recent meeting minutes can be found below. Past meeting minutes can be found on the Pastoral Council page.
Social Justice Committee June 2026
Good Neighbor Signs Available
“No Matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor.” The message is written in Spanish, English, and Arabic. Contact Pat McKay, pmck7@live.com.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Social Justice Ministry
The Office of Social Justice Ministry / Dignity of the Human Person strives to build the capacity of the diocesan Church to act effectively in defense of human dignity, human rights and the pursuit of justice and peace. Susan McNeil, Director.
Catholics for Peace and Justice
Catholics for Peace and Justice “strives to nurture faith in action for peace and justice for all people through prayer, education and social action. Our belief and actions are grounded in Sacred Scripture and the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching.”
PAX Christi USA
PAX Christi USA is “Grounded in the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching, PAX Christi USA is a membership organization that rejects war, preparation for war, every form of violence and domination, and personal and systemic racism.”
National Catholic Reporter
National Catholic Reporter (NCR) connects Catholics to church, faith and the common good with independent news, analysis and spiritual reflection.
America Magazine
America Media, founded in 1909 by the Jesuit order ,is a resource for social analysis and spiritual renewal, guided by the spirit of charity. It strives to be a bridge between the church and the world.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life promotes dialogue on Catholic social thought and national and global issues through a variety of video offerings as well as opportunities to take part in online discussions and forums.