HIV/AIDS MINISTRY
"The tragedy of HIV/AIDS, unfolding before our eyes, calls us to respond with compassion, as Jesus would . . . we must become informed, and in turn, help educate others about the fact regarding HIV/AIDS."
Bishop Robert H. Brom
February 2, 1996
HIV/AIDS Commission
From its first meeting in December of 1995, the HIV/AIDS Commission has striven to support those affected by HIV/AIDS through education and outreach. Members on the Commission represent various ministries throughout the Diocese.
Commission members:
Larry Broding
Sister Marget Eilerman, CSJO
Frank Modic, Chairman
Laverne Neuman
Carol Shaw
Rev. William Springer
David Van Landingham
Noreen Walsh
The Commission:
sponsors an annual liturgy honoring those with HIV/AIDS and their families,
assists family and friends of those lost to AIDS with the creation of a panel for the AIDS quilt,
coordinates the availability of panels from the AIDS quilt for parish display,
exhibits an information booth at the annual AIDS Walk and other related activities, and
provides referrals to individuals seeking assistance or groups seeking volunteer opportunities.
Additional Resources:
Speakers Bureau
Would you be interested in scheduling a speaker for your organization?
how HIV-AIDS affect our youth and families.
on the epidemic.
what the Church says about our response to this deadly disease.
for interested youth and adults in your parish or school.
A panel of speakers will provide:
Personal witnesses who will tell how the disease affects their lives
Updated information on how HIV-AIDS afflicts our community and our world
Clear explanation of the Church's teaching about the global epidemic of HIV/AIDS
Contact:
Office for Social Ministry, (858) 490-8323.
AIDS Memorial Quilt
If you have had a friend
or family member die of AIDS,
would you be interested in making a panel
for the AIDS Memorial Quilt for that person?
If you sew,
would you be interested
in assisting others to make a panel
for the AIDS Memorial Quilt?Contact:
Office for Social Ministry, (858) 490-8323.