Catholic Hawaii

The Office for Social Ministry
Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu

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 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.