He is active in a number of local community initiatives, including founding and coordinating the Hills Region Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Young Adults Program.
Subsequent to his ordination as bishop, he served as president of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference (1980-1983), President of the National Council of Catholic Bishops' Committees for Liaison with Women Religious, the American Board of Catholic Missions, Campaign for Human Development (and National Episcopal Advisor for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the United States).
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The students are particularly involved in social justice, raising money for various organizations such as Amnesty International, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and World Vision.