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Our Vision:
To live out the Gospel message of Jesus. Luke 4:18-19

“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners . . .” (Isaiah 61)

Our Mission:
To meet the challenges of the ever-changing communities by utilizing spiritual, human and material resources to empower those we encounter to experience dignity and respect.

Our belief in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all our services. We believe every person is precious and that people are more important than things. The purpose of the Office for Social Ministry is to enhance lives and promote the dignity of every human being.

Our Goals:
To strive to live out our mission through the four-sided model of action:

    Direct Services:
    OSM addresses immediate crisis needs of all persons without distinction and provides services to sustain the dignity of all people.

    Justice Education:
    OSM educates people and institutions on issues that affect the poor, powerless and marginalized. We strive to address the root causes of social problems, promoting systemic change by influencing public policy and legislative initiatives.

    Advocacy:
    OSM empowers people to organize and advocate for themselves and others toward a just society, promoting self-determination for all.

    Community Development:
    OSM seeks partnerships with parishes and other groups to help mobilize and build stronger, more self-reliant communities.

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Board Members

Tom Snyder, Chair
  DRE Rep.

Tom Deluca
  Windward

Theresa Gomez
  East Honolulu

Fr. Jim McFadden, MM
  Clergy Rep.

Muriel Talisayan
  Leeward

Cheryl Tuzon
  West Honolulu

Les Victor
  Deacon Candidate

Trish Anno
  Board Secretary