NETWORK - A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby

NETWORK—a Catholic leader in the global movement for justice and peace—educates, organizes and lobbies for economic and social transformation.

NETWORK—un líder Católico en el movimiento global para la justicia y paz—educa, organiza, y cabildea para la transformación económica y social.

New Year's Blessings to All. Let us resolve to make 2009 a year of justice.

January is the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)'s Poverty in America Awareness Month. Learn more about how you can help at povertyusa.org.

“This is our moment, this is our time.”
President-Elect Barack Obama

We the People have voted and learned that, without question, all things are possible. We must now heal our divisions and work together for a better tomorrow.

NETWORK's Statement on the 2008 Election

The Economy

People across the country are telling us real stories of suffering during this economic downturn. Congress and the current and incoming administrations must address the pain of millions of families who struggle at the economic margins, and NETWORK will be there at every step of the way.
Watch NETWORK Executive Director Simone Campbell, SSS, who commented on the economic crisis in this PBS interview.
Read NETWORK's response to the current economic crisis and the latest on the economic stimilus.

Important Information

Read our Platform for the Common Good and the 1-page summary. Spanish versions of the Plataforma and sumario are also available.
Learn how the Platform was affirmed by hundreds of Catholic social justice activists at the Convention for the Common Good in Philadelphia in July 2008. Click here for more information about the follow-up campaign!
Listen to the 9/7/08 show on Provoke Radio that featured NETWORK's Simone Campbell, SSS, discussing the Convention and Platform for the Common Good.
See the video of Sr. Catherine's closing benediction on August 27, 2008 at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Join faith activists from across the country for Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington in March — NETWORK is a co-sponsor and we invite you to join us. Click on the image below for more information.