"(Solidarity) is not a feeling of vague compassion or shallow distress at the misfortunes of so many people, both near and far. On the contrary, it is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good; that is to say, to the good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all." (On Social Concern, #38)

Notable Quotations from Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching

      Catholic Relief Services
      Save Darfur
      Migrants and Refugees
      Catholic Campaign Against Global
          Poverty
      International Issues

Catholic Social Teaching proclaims that no matter our national, racial, ethnic, economic or ideological differences, we are all part of God's universal family. As such, we have a global commitment to love our neighbor and to work for peace and justice in our world. We also have a commitment to work towards a just, even and fair distribution of the world's resources, where no one society is exalted materially above the rest and no other society is left in the dust.