ASJS is a professional organization, formed in 1994 for parish staff, paid and unpaid, who have social justice responsibilities at their parish. ASJS meets approximately six times a year.
Members bring their own lunch to the meeting.
An agenda is sent out prior to each meeting. ASJS members themselves control the organization. Matt Gladue from the Office for Social Justice provides staff assistance for the ASJS meetings. ASJS also has a designated representative to the Coalition for Ministries. ASJS is an organization through which members share ideas and express their solidarity with other parish staff people who coordinate social justice efforts.