The Peace and Social Justice Commission works in collaboration with the Diocese and other social outreach agencies in LaPorte County to promote Catholic social teaching on the dignity and rights of people who are disadvantaged and to integrate the Corporal Works of Mercy into every aspect of parish life.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10
Backpack Ministry
Parishioners who gather to pack for the weekend nourishing food received on Friday in back packs for local school children in need. To help, contact Don Organ (dono.draws48@gmail.com or 363-7388) or Cheryl Gardner (219-362-6472 or cgardner@catholiclaporte.org).
St. Vincent DePaul
A ministry out of St. Joseph that distributes food and other items to the needy in our area on a weekly basis. Dick and Suzanne Sharp – wrssuz@comcast.net or 369-3347.
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
This ministry prepares and serve meals at the Salvation Army. Contact the parish offices for more information. (219) 362-2815
St. Francis Ministry
Promotes Catholic Social Teachings through formation programs, support of our parish food pantry, prison clothing drive, Veteran benefits and other needs in our community. Contact the parish offices for more information. (219) 362-2815
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
They collect and distribute non-perishable foods, monetary donations and personal care items for La Porte residents needing assistance. Contact Louanne Kuzdas kuzdas@frontier.com or 219-575-8056.
Homebound Communion Ministry
An outreach ministry to include our homebound parishioners in the life of the parish by serving them communion. Contact Jim Hannon at 363-8840 or hannon@casinet.net.
Nursing Home/Residential Care
An outreach ministry to serve communion to Catholics living in residential care facilities in our community.
St. Peter’s - Jim Hannon at 363-8840 or hannon@casinet.net.
St. Joseph’s – Maggie LeRoy 219-326-1837 or maggieleroylp@gmail.com.
Adopt a Parishioner
Parishioners adopt elderly parishioners who are in a care facility or homebound to provide companionship. Contact the parish office for more information. (219) 362-2815
Parishioners who gather to pack for the weekend nourishing food received on Friday in back packs for local school children in need. To help, contact Don Organ (dono.draws48@gmail.com or 363-7388) or Cheryl Gardner (219-362-6472 or cgardner@catholiclaporte.org).
St. Vincent DePaul
A ministry out of St. Joseph that distributes food and other items to the needy in our area on a weekly basis. Dick and Suzanne Sharp – wrssuz@comcast.net or 369-3347.
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen
This ministry prepares and serve meals at the Salvation Army. Contact the parish offices for more information. (219) 362-2815
St. Francis Ministry
Promotes Catholic Social Teachings through formation programs, support of our parish food pantry, prison clothing drive, Veteran benefits and other needs in our community. Contact the parish offices for more information. (219) 362-2815
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
They collect and distribute non-perishable foods, monetary donations and personal care items for La Porte residents needing assistance. Contact Louanne Kuzdas kuzdas@frontier.com or 219-575-8056.
Homebound Communion Ministry
An outreach ministry to include our homebound parishioners in the life of the parish by serving them communion. Contact Jim Hannon at 363-8840 or hannon@casinet.net.
Nursing Home/Residential Care
An outreach ministry to serve communion to Catholics living in residential care facilities in our community.
St. Peter’s - Jim Hannon at 363-8840 or hannon@casinet.net.
St. Joseph’s – Maggie LeRoy 219-326-1837 or maggieleroylp@gmail.com.
Adopt a Parishioner
Parishioners adopt elderly parishioners who are in a care facility or homebound to provide companionship. Contact the parish office for more information. (219) 362-2815
