APPALACHIAN OFFICE OF JUSTICE & PEACE
AOJP focuses on building the capacity 
of people and grass root organizations to meet their own objectives. 
Provides assistance in areas of housing, economic development, hunger, 
workers' rights and environmental issues. 
Through training, technical assistance and networking, 
works with numerous community and church-based organizations 
striving for justice and sustainable development in the region. 
Provides assistance to Catholic parishes and others in 
promoting partnerships for social change.

     Director:    Sr. Jackie Hanrahan, CND, P.O. Box 660, St. Paul, 24283. 
Phone:   (276) 762-5050
E-mail:  jhanrahan@richmonddiocese.org

     Administrative Assistant:    Ms. Ann Taylor, P.O. Box 660, St. Paul, 24283. 
Phone:   (276) 762-5050
E-mail:  ntaylor@richmonddiocese.org

     Ecological Educator:    Susan Hedge
Phone:  (540) 725-2197
E-mail:  shedge@richmonddiocese.org

OFFICE OF MIGRANT MINISTRY
works with local parishes to extend the church's pastoral presence 
to migrant farm workers and their families 
on the Eastern Shore and in Southside Virginia. 
Networks with local agencies to meet the social service needs of the migrants. 
Advocates for social policies to protect and promote the rights of migrant farm workers.

     Coordinator: Mr. Jim Albright, P.O. Box 584, Accomac, 23301. 
   Phone:   (757) 787-7862
E-mail:  jalbright@richmonddiocese.org

PRISON MINISTRY
helps parishes to minister to people incarcerated in jails, prisons and juvenile facilities. 

Prison Ministry Secretary:  Martha Mainous
Phone:  (804) 622-5127
E-mail:  mmainous@richmonddiocese.org

OFFICE FOR CATHOLICS WITH DISABILITIES
works with parishes to welcome people with disabilities and their families. 
Advocates for social policies to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

     Coordinator: Ms. Nita Grignol 
   Phone:   (804) 622-5260
E-mail:  ngrignol@richmonddiocese.org

REFUGEE & IMMIGRATION SERVICES
provides a spectrum of resettlement services to over 500 refugees each year, 
helping them to achieve self-sufficiency and maintain their dignity. 
On a fee for service basis, provides immigration counseling to individuals, 
interpretation services and cross-cultural training. 

Executive Director: Ms. Marilyn Breslow
Phone:  (804) 355-4559
E-mail:  mbreslow@richmonddiocese.org

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