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Justice, Peace & the Integrity of Creation

The Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation is part of an international network of JPIC offices for the Society of the Sacred Heart. We take a collaborative and pro-active approach in response to the pressing needs of our world. This office serves as the official JPIC office of the Society of the Sacred Heart, United States-Canada Province. As such we work in more focused ways with our priority areas of: racism, environment, immigration, human trafficking, poverty, and non-violence/peace-making.

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Statement of Solidarity on Orange Shirt Day

Sep 30, 2022 JPIC

From the Office of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) at The Stuart Center for Mission

As Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) in the United States – Canada Province, we are...

10 Martyrs of Quiche beatified in Guatemala

Jun 02, 2021 JPIC

Three priests and seven lay people who were killed for their faith have been designated by the Catholic Church as 'blesseds'. This distinction recognizes their example of courage and faith and stands as a source of inspiration for the people of...

Laudato Si' Week: May 16-25

May 11, 2021 JPIC

Laudato Si’ Week 2021, to be held May 16-25, will be the crowning event of the Special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year, and a celebration of the great progress the whole Church has made on its journey to ecological conversion.

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21-Day Catholic Environmental Justice Challenge

Apr 27, 2021 JPIC

21-Day Catholic Environmental Justice Challenge: Learn, Pray, and Act for Environmental Justice

April 23, 2021-May 16, 2021

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JPIC Voices - March 15, 2021

Mar 17, 2021 JPIC

In celebration of International Women's Day, March 8, Daphne Sequeira rscj was invited by the Jesuits to write an article for International Women's Day and to pose challenges that they need to consider as they collaborate with women......

Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 18, 2021 JPIC

In honor of Dr. King’s legacy, the Society of the Sacred Heart, United States – Canada Province reaffirms our stand against racism and white supremacy. We recognize President-elect Biden as the lawfully elected leader of the United States. We...