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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 and the home of the JPIC Commission, which provides the Province's leadership on JPIC matters. Our priority areas include: racism, environment, immigration, human trafficking, poverty, and non-violence/peace-making.

Jubilee USA

Apr 22, 2020 JPIC

The Jubilee year was meant to restore equality among all of the children of Israel, offering new possibilities to families which had lost their property and even their personal freedom. Pope John Paul II

Statement on World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Statement on World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Sep 24, 2019 JPIC

Migration is named as one of the four major themes we are addressing internationally as one Body in the Church and in the world.

Statement of Solidarity: Orange Shirt Day

Sep 24, 2019 JPIC

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.

Photo by Jonathan Kemper

Teens are Frightened by Climate Change and Taking Action

Sep 20, 2019 JPIC

The Washington Post report that “Most American teens are frightened by climate change, poll finds, and about 1 in 4 are taking action.”

Statement in support of the Global Climate Strike

Sep 20, 2019 JPIC

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...

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 12, 2019 JPIC

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...