Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago advocates for policies at the city, county, and state level that uphold human dignity and promote integral human development.
We urge policy makers to see the faces of those in need in their communities and to create policies which assist and support them.
We believe there are forums we can convene for community members where spiritual learning and personal growth are fostered, catalyzing what it means to be a Catholic or a person of any faith in service to others in your community. That is why we created the St. Martin de Porres Society.
The St. Martin de Porres Society
Our vision is for the St. Martin de Porres Society to become a premier forum for dialogue and debate around the intersection of economic growth, social justice, the Mission of Charity, and the practice of mercy. It serves as a convener of partners, advocates, and champions of Catholic Charities and our broader community, providing opportunities for intellectual discovery and deep conversation about the needs of our region, nation and world, and the power of faith in meeting those needs.
We invite you to join us – to engage in rich dialogue with compelling speakers, become more informed about and connected to the current realities in Chicago, nationally, and globally, and the charitable works of the Church. Together, we can inspire each other to live our faith in new ways, through greater education, regular service with intention, and advocacy on behalf of our neighbors.
Convening events and forums are planned throughout the year. For more information, call (312) 948-6797 or email [email protected].
Watch our inaugural St. Martin de Porres Society event from Wednesday, September 28, 2022, an interview with Father James Martin, SJ, and Catholic Charities President and CEO Sally Blount.