Advocacy

Advocating for policy and change to help the Archdiocese of St. Louis' most vulnerable

Become an Advocate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis (CCSTL) invites Catholics, and all people of goodwill living within the Archdiocese, to join us in advocating for public policies that promote the common good consistent with CCSTL’s Mission, Vision and Values, and Catholic Social Teaching. We advocate for those we serve and those living on the margins of society, many of whom are experiencing poverty, living with mental illness or addictions, are victims of domestic violence, are displaced and experiencing cultural and language barriers, or are children or seniors in crisis. The foundational principle of our public policy agenda and goals is that every person is created in the image and likeness of God, possessing inherent human dignity. In our advocacy efforts, we endeavor to integrate our policy agenda with CCSTL ministry needs and client experiences and help educate our community and governmental bodies.

Deacon Tyler's Legislative Updates

Weekly updates about advocacy inside the Missouri State Capital from Deacon Tyler McClay, JD
Advocacy in The News
Archdiocese of St. Louis Holds Gun Violence Summit
Catholic Charities President Jared Bryson joins Deacon Tyler McClay, Chief Advocacy Officer, and ministry leaders in a Lobby Day at the Missouri State Capitol
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Gun Rights Case on Domestic Violence
CCSTL Partners With Lincoln County To Shelter Unhoused
Listen and Learn

Some of our own from Catholic Charities of St. Louis join MCC in discussing critical topics relevant to those in St. Louis.

Gun Violence and Domestic Violence

Jessica Woolbright, CEO of St. Martha’s, and Deacon Tyler McClay, Chief Advocacy Officer for Catholic Charities of St. Louis, discuss the impact of gun violence on women and children facing domestic violence.

Answering the Call to a Sacred Ministry of Foster Care

Marygrove CEO Michael Meehan discusses the state of foster care in Missouri and the need for more foster parents to stand in the gap to address this important issue.