Through prayer, relationship-building and sharing of resources, the Wheaton Franciscans collaborate with organizations whose mission and priorities are similar to ours. We focus primarily on the following areas: care of creation; health and dental in underserved areas; refugees and immigrants; women and children in vulnerable situations; and other purposes that align with our values. We are currently connected to nearly 100 organizations.
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Sr. Sheila Kinsey – Integrity for Nonviolence®
Rome and International
Sr. Sheila Kinsey, FCJM, a Wheaton Franciscan Sister, is the developer and Coordinator of Integrity for Nonviolence®, a Franciscan-based program promoting the practice of nonviolence through the values of respect, honesty, justice, and wholesome relationships. Based in Rome and working internationally, Sr. Sheila develops educational resources and programs addressing nonviolence, trauma recovery, advocacy, and gender-based violence. Initiatives reach communities in various countries including Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, and South Africa. She is also actively involved with the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative of Pax Christi International and represents the initiative in Rome.
Current work includes updating and expanding Integrity for Nonviolence resources and online programming, as well as supporting international education and outreach. The program utilizes online courses, videos, publications, and other digital resources to extend its reach.
For it is in giving that we receive.
St. Francis of Assisi
