Ministry Name

Peace and Justice

Sources of Catholic Information

Diocese of Joliet P & J Office, Tom Garlitz (815) 834-4028: garlitz@dioceseofjoliet     Catholic Conference of IL http://www.catholicconferenceofillinois.org     UCCB (US Catholic Conference of Bishops) http://www.usccb.org     Catholic Relief Services (CRS) http://www.catholicrelief.org     Faithful Citizenship http://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship "In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral obligation. Believers are called to become informed, active, and responsible participants in the political process. Even those who are not citizens are called to participate. Catholics who seek political office have a particular responsibility to bring together their faith, moral convictions, and public responsibilities. This is about more than one election. It requires ongoing participation in the political process." Our committee strives to promote FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP by providing relevant contact information for our parishioners:     Elmhurst City Government (Contact Elmhurst City Hall for information on wards, aldermen, etc.)     (630) 530-3000 or http://www.elmhurst.org     DuPage County Government - (630) 407-6000 or http://www.co.dupage.il.us     Illinois Elected Officials (governor, secretary of state, etc.) - http://www.state.il.us     Illinois State Legislators (state senators and representatives) - http://www.ilga.gov National Officials:     President Bush - Email: president@whitehouse.gov     Senator Durban - http://www.durbin.senate.gov/contact.cf m     Senator Obama - http://www.obama.senate.gov/contact     Representative Roskam - http://www.roskam.house.gov