Society ensures social justice when it provides the conditions that allow associations or individuals to obtain what is their due, according to their nature and their vocation. Social justice is linked to the common good and the exercise of authority. (Catechism #1928)
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has numerous social justice ministries offered through Catholic Charities. St. Francis Xavier Ministries of Outreach include: Blood Drive, Comfort Ministry, Deacon Ed's Food Bank, Helping Hands, St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Young Vincentians, Medical Mission, SFX school mission outreach, Pro-Life Rosary, Special Needs Masses, and St. Joseph's Altar Society.