International Groups
Catholic Peace Ministry
Brian Terrell
4211 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 255-8114
brian@catholicpeaceministry.org
Catholic Peace Ministry
Central Mission of the Organization:
CPM works for peace and justice, according to Catholic social teaching.
History of the Organization:
CPM was formed in the early 1980s to facilitate the work called for by Roman Catholic Social Statements to work for peace and justice. It has focused mostly on issues of Central America, militarization, economic justice and the death penalty. CPM is an independent, non-profit organization with no official ties to the Des Moines Catholic Diocese.
International Issues and Focus:
Central America.
Militarization.
Global economic justice.
Iraq war.
Events and Programs Sponsored:
Bishop Dingman Peace Award Dinner
Commemorations for Archbishop Romero of El Salvador and Salvadoran martyrs.
Speaking tours of Central American activists.
Membership:
Accepts members. No fee.