Mission
The Office for Peace and Justice holds the mandate from Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. to coordinate Archdiocesan advocacy and ministry regarding the social Teachings of the Church. This office assists Catholics in knowing their faith and addresses issues of poverty, faithful citizenship, human rights, domestic policy, international development, peace, and care of Creation. In promoting respect for human life and dignity, the office works through five main programs: Justice Education, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Relief Services, Domestic Violence and Parish Sharing. In addition, this office provides resources for other agencies regarding the Social Doctrine of the Church.
Website: www.archchicago.org/PeaceandJustice
Nicholas C. Lund-Molfese, M.A., J.D.
Director
312-534-5383
nmolfese@archchicago.org
Areas of Responsibility
• Affordable Housing & Labor/Union Relations
• Access to Healthcare, Bioethics
• Anti-Violence Initiatives (War, Death Penalty & Respect for Human Life)
• Politics, Voting and Legislative Issues
• Catholic Conference of Illinois
• Formation in Catholic Social Teaching
Adrienne Curry, M.Div.
Program Director, Catholic Relief Services/Justice Education
312-534-8367
acurry@archchicago.org
Areas of Responsibility
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
• Emergency Collections
• Operation Rice Bowl Collection and Distribution
• Coordinate Global Partnership with Mongu, Zambia
Justice Education (JE)
• Parish Based Social Justice Education
• Justice Education in Catholic Schools
• Liaison to the Diaconate Formation Program
Carol N. Smith, M.Div.
Program Assistant, Catholic Relief Services/Justice Education
312-534-3890
csmith@archchicago.org
Areas of Responsibility
• Program Support for Catholic Relief Services
• Program Implementation for Justice Education
• Coordination of Domestic Violence Program
• Communications and Administration
Rey Flores
Program Director, Catholic Campaign for Human Development/Parish Sharing
312-534-3690
rflores@archchicago.org
Areas of Responsibility
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
• Annual Collection & Grant Allocation
• Grant Disbursement and Monitoring
• Justice Day
Parish Sharing Program (PSP)
• Educational Resources
• Parish Partnership Facilitation
Nicole Wooldridge
Program Assistant, CCHD/PSP
312-534-3894
nwooldridge@archchicago.org
Areas of Responsibility
• Program Support for Catholic Campaign for Human Development
• Program Implementation for Parish Sharing
• Grant Administration and Financial Accountability
INTERNS & VOLUNTEERS
Rosi Viquez
Chair, Domestic Violence Committee
847-882-7580
rviquez@archchicago.org
Nora Vail
CCHD Intern
312-534-7991
nvail@archchicago.org