The Stuart Center was well represented at events in Washington, DC commemorating the second anniversary of the insurrection attempt on January 6, 2021.
The Stuart Center was well represented at events in Washington, DC commemorating the second anniversary of the insurrection attempt on January 6, 2021.
The December 2022 "Justice in the Heart" newsletter from the JPIC Office is now available!
In this issue, JPIC Coordinator Megan Wilson-Reitz reflects on the Feast of the Holy Innocents (December 28) and what it means for the innocents who suffer -- and our own work for justice -- today.
Read this month's newsletter here.
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CEDC is thrilled to announce that 4 of the 6 graphic design pieces entered in the 59th Annual GDUSA Design Awards are winning pieces. Of over 10K+ entries less than 10% are recognized as winning pieces. We are especially pleased that 3 of the winning pieces were in a new category called "Designing for Good":
As the Society of the Sacred Heart around the world enters into the joyful anticipation of the Advent season, our JPIC office is delighted to share weekly Advent Prayer Guides for each week of Advent 2022, distributed by the JPIC International team.
This year's Prayer Guides are written by members of the Probation Group who are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their final vows this year.
Contemplating the Beauty of Creation (Benedicte Goorissen rscj, Belgium-France-Netherlands)
Clara Dorsch Callahan, Interim Director of the Stuart Center and Director of the Conference Center, holds a BBA in Marketing, a BA in English, and is a MA Candidate all from Marymount University. Throughout her career Clara has been involved in meeting and event management within the hospitality, technology, and non-profit sectors. For the past 20 years she has worked with faith-based non-profit entities.
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 called by our 2016 Chapter Calls to stand in solidarity with “those who have been wounded, displaced, and excluded,” and “to defend justice, peace, and the integrity of creation in response to all of those who are searching for meaning in their lives.” (General Chapter 2016)
Our Sacred Heart Story with the Potawatomi People in Kansas, 1841-1879 with author Maureen Chicoine, RSCJ, a four session online presentation and discussion with invited Indigenous speakers and Maureen Chicoine, RSCJ, author of Grave on the Prairie, Zoom links and any additional notes or information will be sent one week and repeated one day prior to each session.
The 5th Backdrop LIVE event is happening March 11–March 12, 2022.
Backdrop LIVE is a dynamic and interactive event, designed to facilitate the sharing of information and lessons learned, as well as an opportunity to build the Backdrop community and plan for the future.
To support the work of the JPIC Indigenous Justice Group, participants are invited to make a contribution to be used to offset the cost of the stipends for the invited guest speakers. If you are unable to make a contribution, please do not let this stop you from registering and participating.
A recording of the presentations by the author or guest speaker presentations of each session will be available only to registered participants.
The classroom in the Kamurasi Demonstration School in Masindi Municipality, Uganda, with the Ugandan Sign language alphabet draw on the wall.
PHOTO:UNICEF/Uganda/Barbeyrac