Advocacy is the act of supporting a cause or proposal and is one of the most effective ways to ease human suffering. we encourage you to join with us in acting for causes of Social Justice, Peace & Nonviolence, and Care of Creation, as together we work toward global solidarity.
In its coverage of many of the nationwide college campus protests against the war in Gaza, the mainstream media often highlights those few protesters who… Read More »The growing antiwar movement within the American Jewish community
No Guilty Bystander: The Extraordinary Life of Bishop Thomas Gumbleton From Sr. Bea Hernandez, JPIC Coordinator: For those of us who know Bishop Gumbleton, this… Read More »Social Justice Resource: Review of “No Guilty Bystander”
From Sr. Bea Hernandez, JPIC Coordinator: Sister Sheila in Rome recently sent me a very compelling article about the need for an end to the… Read More »Peacemaking and Cease-Fire Efforts in Gaza
From Sr. Bea Hernandez, JPIC Coordinator: Please read the below information and if you support the protection of the Okefenokee Swamp, please sign on to… Read More »Protect the Okefenokee Swamp from toxic mining
This week, President Biden’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is suing to block the proposed mega-merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. Whether you shop… Read More »Thank President Biden for Stopping the Albertsons-Kroger Merger
Immigration Reform that Respects Religious Liberty From Sr. Bea Hernandez, JPIC Coordinator: Please read the letter “Tell Congress You Support Immigration Reform that Respects Religious… Read More »Tell Congress You Support:
From Sr. Bea Hernandez, JPIC Coordinator: Below is a link to the Pope’s address to the COP 28 meeting in Dubai. It is a follow-up… Read More »Pope’s address to the COP 28 meeting in Dubai
Immigrant Rapid Response Drive Thank You ~ Gracias Dr. Ed Pratt, the Executive Director of the Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI), expressed his deepest… Read More »September 2023 Donation Drive
from Pax Christi USA, view Prayer-Study-Action email Introduction On the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki we remember the victims and… Read More »Prayer of Remembrance for Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagasaki (August 9)
An Advocacy Opportunity From Sr. Bea Hernandez, JPIC Coordinator: In the Wounded Knee massacre of 1890, over 350 children, women and men lost their lives. In… Read More »Tell Congress: Co-sponsor and pass the Wounded Knee Memorial and Sacred Site Act
Change is rarely achieved in a single, dramatic action. Change occurs because, little by little, people of goodwill … act. U.S. Senator Paul Simon I… Read More »Ordinary People Doing Small Things Make A Difference
An Advocacy Opportunity From Sr. Bea Hernandez, JPIC Coordinator: In the budget process last year, Congress actually gave the Pentagon nearly $25 billion dollars more… Read More »Sign On: Pass the People Over Pentagon Act
We are a community of vowed sisters, and covenant companions called to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and our foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. We are a welcoming community collaborating with others to be a blessing in the world. Wherever you are on your life journey, you are welcome here.
© 2024 Wheaton Franciscans. Site by Blustery Day Design.