Ministry Name

Peace and Justice

Sources of Catholic Information

Diocese of Joliet P & J Office, Tom Garlitz (815) 834-4028 garlitz@dioceseofjoliet Catholic Conference of IL http://www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org UCCB (US Catholic Conference of Bishops) http://www.usccb.org Catholic Relief Services (CRS) http://www.catholicrelief.org Faithful Citizenship http://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship "In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral obligation. Believers are called to become informed, active, and responsible participants in the political process. Even those who are not citizens are called to participate. Catholics who seek political office have a particular responsibility to bring together their faith, moral convictions, and public responsibilities. This is about more than one election. It requires ongoing participation in the political process." Our committee strives to promote FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP by providing relevant contact information for our parishioners: Elmhurst City Government (Contact Elmhurst City Hall for information on wards, aldermen, etc.) (630) 530-3000 or http://www.elmhurst.org DuPage County Government - (630) 407-6000 or http://www.co.dupage.il.us Illinois Elected Officials (governor, secretary of state, etc.) - http://www.state.il.us Illinois State Legislators (state senators and representatives) - http://www.ilga.gov National Officials: President Bush - Email: president@whitehouse.gov Senator Durban - http://www.durbin.senate.gov/contact.cfm Senator Obama - http://www.obama.senate.gov/contact Representative Roskam - http://www.roskam.house.gov