Office of Social Ministry at 601 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65806-3143 US - Home
Welcome to the Social Ministry WebsiteBetween 2003 and 2009 Don Emge served as Director of Social Ministry for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. On October 1, 2009 he began new duties as Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri. At the current time the position of Director of Social Ministry is vacant. Please direct all inquiries to Katie Newton, Administrative Assistant, within the Office of Social Ministry.
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
On November 18, 2008, Bishop Johnston Signs Decree Forming Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri
Vision Statement for Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri:
"Motivated by the love of Christ, we seek to improve the lives of the vulnerable by providing quality, compassionate social services which meet local needs."
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Grants
Each year Catholic Churches throughout the United States take up a special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. These funds are used to support those programs that address the root causes of poverty. 25% of those funds collected in this diocese are retained in thisdiocese to support local efforts. Deadline for 2010 grant applications is March 31, 2010.
