Human Trafficking Hotline Information
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Catholic Charities - Social Concerns
Social Concerns encourages the Community to grow in a deeper understanding of Catholic Social Teaching by providing resources and strategies for effective action in parishes, schools, and surrounding communities. Most importantly, it calls us to a deeper understanding of living out the Two Greatest Commandments: to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself.
"Seeing with the eyes of Christ, I can give to others much more than their outward necessities; I can give them the look of love which they crave."
Pope Benedict XVI, Encyclical Deus Caritas Est, 2005
Upcoming Events
January 28th, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Catholic Center, Indianapolis: "Poverty in Our Community: Complexities, Challenges and Hope" a panel discussion moderated by David Bethuram addressing how poverty impacts seniors, children, veterans and those living within urban and rural communities. Panelists include Rachelle Frink, Holy Family Shelter program director, Joyce Beaven, Catholic Charities Senior Service director, Jennifer Tames, Catholic Charities Terre Haute Associate Director, Scott Seibert, Social Worker from Veterans Affairs, and Phyllis Manfredi from St. Vincent de Paul's Changing Lives Forever Program. Community organizations will also be on hand for participants to engage with and learn how to get involved in caring for our neighbors in need. Free to attend, refreshments provided. Walk ins are welcome, but registration is preferred. Visit https://bit.ly/povertypanel to sign up.
February 9th, 2026 at 6:30 pm at Sts. Francis and Clare, Greenwood: Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention for parents. No registration needed.
February 15th, 2026 at Noon at Our Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis: "Who Is My Neighbor?" an afternoon of reflection which includes brunch, guided prayer, scripture reading, a brief presentation on Catholic social teaching regarding migration, and space for dialogue and reflection. This event is not partisan, but will necessarily involve politics. We will not explore nitty-gritty of US immigration policies, but rather our response to the current landscape as Catholics. We join together with open minds and hearts with an eye toward Catholic social teaching and our call to love our neighbor. Email Laura Sheehan at lsheehan@archindy.org to sign up.
February 26, 2026 at 6:30 pm at St. Jude, Indianapolis: "Who is My Neighbor?" an evening of reflection which includes dinner, guided prayer, scripture reading, a brief presentation on Catholic social teaching regarding migration, and space for dialogue and reflection. This event is not partisan, but will necessarily involve polities. We will not explore nitty- gritty of US immigration policies, but rather our response to the current landscape as Catholics. We join together with open minds and hearts with an eye toward Catholic social teaching and our call to love our neighbor. Email Laura Sheehan at lsheehan@archindy.org to sign up.
Resource Highlight
Migration prayer document
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Download the Guide here
Emergency Updates
CRS Video about Gaza
July- August 2025: Urgent Relief for Survival in Gaza CRS Works with Church and Local Partners to Provide Relief in Gaza’s Deepening Crisis
Top photo: CRS Gaza members visit families where CRS provides shelter, water and sanitation support across displaced sites"
Middle photo: "CRS provides orderly food distrubution in Gaza
Bottom photo: The cost for bedding kit of 4 Blankets, 3 mattresses and 1 sleeping mat is approximately $215; you can donate online at support.crs.org/donate/holy-land-conflict
Contact Us
Theresa Chamblee
Director of Social Concerns
Archdiocese of Indianapolis - Catholic Charities
1400 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-236-1404
tchamblee@archindy.org
Laura Sheehan
Social Concerns Coordinator
Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Indianapolis
1400 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 542-2492
lsheehan@archindy.org
