• Statement of Solidarity: Orange Shirt Day

    Orange Shirt Day is the day Canadians honour the indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools and commit themselves to learn more about the history of those schools.

  • Statement in support of the Global Climate Strike

    Led by teenagers who recognize the potential threat of the global climate crisis on future generations, especially those living in poor communities most affected by climate change, the movement is striving to raise awareness to the urgency and scale of the current climate crisis.

  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

    Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) by celebrating the cultures and contributions of American citizens who came from — or whose ancestors came from — Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Click here for the Hispanic Heritage Month web site that includes a wide range…

  • Letter from LCWR Members to President Trump

    Recently, the 663 LCWR members assembled in Scottsdale affirmed and issued a letter to President Trump beseeching him to end all divisive rhetoric. It states, in part, “We implore you to never use language that disrespects, dehumanizes, or demonizes others. We expect our president, and all who serve this nation as leaders, to be always mindful of the common good and the dignity of each and every person. You hold a position that has the potential to inspire the best of every one of us and we ask you to use this unique status to bring about healing and never seek to create division.”

  • Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton

    In the wake of yet two more mass shootings in the United States within 24 hours, we join our voice with people of good will from all faiths, who are demanding an end to the legislative paralysis that prevents common sense gun control from being enacted in this country.

  • RSCJ Attend UN Event against Trafficking in Persons

    Meg Causey, RSCJ, Sheila Smith, RSCJ and Rita Pinto, RSCJ meet together at the UN and attend the UN Commemoration of the United Nations’ World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, 2019.   Society of the Sacred Heart NGO Representative, Sheila Smith RSCJ collaborates with others in more than a decade of working…

  • Stuart Center partners in Catholic Day of Action

    The Stuart Center/Society of the Sacred Heart made visible our commitment to immigrant children through participation in the planning and implementation of the Catholic Day of Action on July 18.  Along with hundreds of Catholics spanning the nation and representing more than 200 Catholic organizations, members of the Stuart Center Team and supporters, gathered on the…

  • Statement on Humanitarian Crisis at the United States-Mexico Border

    The current government policies terrorize and traumatize children, and must be stopped. The need for immigration reform does not give our government permission to violate the dignity and basic human rights of children, and we cannot remain silent while this is being done.

  • JPIC: Being Artisans of Hope in our Blessed and Broken World

    The Society of the Sacred Heart gathered global leaders from the 41 countries served by the Religious of the Sacred Heart.  Each of these leaders holds particular responsibility for the work of JPIC (Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation) for the region in which they serve and live. This process, facilitated by Stuart Center…