Sowers of Justice

Answering God's call to transform human hearts and structures
and to make way for the Reign of God



Become a Sower of Justice!
Sowers of Justice is a network of Catholic people and groups working with the Office of Justice and Peace, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, and others committed to social justice.

Sowers enrich their parish and local community by sowing seeds of justice and peace.

Individual Sowers choose their own level of involvement — simply receiving the office newsletter and notices of social justice events, writing to legislators about policy issues, helping plan local Sowers events, working with others with a passion for the same issue, or participating in local or national demonstrations with other Sowers.  It is up to you!

Sowers help one another to live out their action response to the Gospel message.
 

Sowers seek to connect their faith with justice and peace in their daily lives.

  • The Just News bi-monthly newsletter highlights practical ways to work for justice.
  • The Sowers Ecological Working Group promotes just and simple living that preserves the planet and all living on it.
  • Members of the Parish Legislative Advocacy Network (PLAN) work for just public policies through letters, phone calls, and visits to public officials.
    • Sowers share a commitment to the Gospel and to Catholic Social Teaching.

  • Each issue of OJP's bi-monthly newsltter -- Just News -- analyzes one issue in depth from the perspective of our faith.
  • Sowers  provides compelling speakers at its Annual Assembly and at regional gatherings.
  • Sowers promotes a wide range of educational events and workshops across the diocese.
    • Sowers support each other in growing spiritually and in working for justice.

  • Sowers nurture a spirituality for justice through prayer and retreat experiences.
  • Members of Sowers groups get to know each other and to support one another’s journeys of faith and social action.
  • Sowers Working Groups receive staff support from the diocesan Office of Justice and Peace in their efforts to educate the Catholic community on important justice & peace issues.


    • Sowers work with others in circles of collaboration for the common good in parishes, schools, and communities.

  • PLAN members work closely with Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy to build justice and peace in our Commonwealth.
  • Sowers support the anti-poverty work of grassroots groups funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
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    Sow for yourself justice
         reap the fruit of steadfast love;
    Break up for yourselves a new field,
         for it is time to seek God,
          who comes and rains down
           justice upon you.
    -  Hosea 10:12
     

    The members of the Church, 
            as members of society, 
         have the same right and duty 
            to promote the common good 
            as do other citizens. 
    Christians ought to fulfill 
         their temporal obligations 
            with fidelity and competence. 
    They should act as a leaven in the 
         world, in their family, professional, 
            social, cultural and political life.
    - World Synod of Bishops,  Justice in the World (# 38), 1971

    Sowers of Justice Registration Form

     
    Name:                  
    Mailing Address:  
    City:                     
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    Home Phone:       
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    FAX:                   
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    Check all that apply:

    I want to be a Sower of Justice! Send me the bi-monthly newsletter 
          and mailings about justice & peace related events.
    Send me information about the Parish Legislative Advocacy Network (PLAN).
    Tell me if there is a local Sowers of Justice group in my area.
    I would like to work with others on the following issue(s):
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    Suggested donation to cover mailings is $10, if able. 
         Checks payable to the "Catholic Diocese of Richmond." 

    If you do not have a forms-compatible browser, print and mail or fax this form to:

    Office of Justice and Peace 
    811 Cathedral Place 
    Richmond, VA   23220-4801

    Fax:  (804) 358-9159

    For more information, call (804) 359-5661 or send us an E-mail message.