As the Erie Diocese’s charitable arm, Catholic Charities brings help, hope, and healing to those in need throughout thirteen counties in northwestern Pennsylvania.  The Office of Social Service and Impact manages the social service requests received in our office, facilitates the process by which network agencies receive grants from Catholic Charities, and engages in dialogue with local and regional community partners both inside and outside the network to identify and address community needs.

The Social Justice and Life office serves to inform, educate, and invite parishes and individuals in the diocese of Erie on matters of social justice and a consistent ethic of life. Informing through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching as cultivated through the voices of our Pope, bishops, and lay leaders, we invite all persons of faith to consider becoming involved in the local, national, or international community.