Catholic Social Ministries

What We Support

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Catholic Social Ministries participates in the following initiatives:

Catholic Relief Services Chapters

Join a Movement to Change the World


Join Catholic Relief Services as we build a movement of people across the country – and right here in Indiana! – addressing the world’s most pressing needs.

CRS Chapters are communities of volunteers who take meaningful action to make the world a better place and to support our global family through advocacy and community giving actions. Chapters are local – bringing together people in parishes or across the diocese – but have global impact.

To get involved, contact Beth Knobbe
Community Engagement Manager, Catholic Relief Services
[email protected] | 312-471-8935

Faith in Action: Catholic Social Teaching in Practice / Fe en Acción – Enseñanza Social Católica en Práctica

8-17-24 | 10 a.m. | Zoom

Join us for this engaging presentation where you will explore practical ways to put your Catholic faith into action. You will discover concrete ideas for starting works of charity and working for social justice, answering the call of missionary discipleship and faithful citizenship. Ideal for everyone involved in religious education and those who wish to live their faith more actively.

Únase a nosotros en esta emocionante presentación donde se explorará formas prácticas de poner en acción su fe católica. Descubrirá ideas concretas para comenzar obras de caridad y trabajar por la justicia social, respondiendo al llamado del discipulado misionero y la ciudadanía fiel. Ideal para todos los involucrados en la educación religiosa y aquellos que desean vivir su fe de manera más activa.

What Bishop Says

Read what Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has written on social issues, ecuminism, and more.

Contact Us

Shawn T. Storer, M.Div. is part-time staff and diocesan contact/coordinator for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Climate Covenant, Catholic Relief Services, and Catholic Rural Life as well as Catechesis on Catholic Social Doctrine and the Promotion of Ecumenical and Inter-religious Fraternity, Care for God’s Creation and Cooperation for the Common Good.