Catholic Social Teaching recognizes that law enforcement officers play a vital role in upholding the common good. A just society depends on the protection of human dignity, the safeguarding of peace, and support of the rule of law — all of which require the responsible and ethical presence of law enforcement. Officers who serve with integrity embody the call to solidarity and subsidiarity and help to ensure that communities flourish through order, justice, and care for the vulnerable.
“To serve and protect is not just a job — it is a vocation. The daily risks and responsibilities carried by law enforcement professionals demand courage, virtue, and often personal sacrifice. Catholic teaching elevates such service as a concrete expression of love for neighbor.”
With gratitude, let us pray for the health and wellbeing of all of our law enforcement officers and their families. To learn what recent popes have said about law enforcement go to the link: https://capp-usa.org/2025/04/catholic-social-teaching-and-sacrifice/
