Understanding that our simple actions can have far reaching effects, we strive to be a place of peace and nonviolence by being respectful, practicing honesty, promoting justice, and nurturing wholesome relationships.
The militarization of law enforcement in U.S. cities must stop—now. Life is a sacred gift, and the Gospel calls us to love even those with… Read More »Wheaton Franciscan JPIC Office Statement On the Killing of Renee Good
Since 2024, the Invitational Church Circle has named an annual focus to unite our message and guide our actions, drawing on the life of the… Read More »Transformed Through Hope: Our 2026 Focus Theme
Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) Chicago, IL Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) is a faith-based nonprofit organization made up of staff and volunteers… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Catholic Charities: Archdiocese of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Catholic Charities–Archdiocese of Milwaukee prioritizes serving individuals and families affected by poverty across the ten counties of southeastern… Read More »October & November 2025 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Now, nearly two years after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the war has extended the nightmare of violence to hundreds of… Read More »FCJM JPIC Team Statement On the War In Gaza
Madonna Foundation/Franciscan Community Benefits Services Inc Lemont, IL The Madonna Scholars Program is a dynamic initiative whose objective is to promote empowerment, academic achievement, and… Read More »July & August 2025 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Quixote Center Greenbelt, Maryland The Quixote Center partners with the Franciscan Network on Migration, which coordinates the work of Franciscan-run shelters in Mexico and Central… Read More »May & June 2025 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Dominican University/ Ministry en lo Cotidiano (MLC) Program River Forest, IL Dominican University graduates are economically disadvantaged students. Among them are many immigrant students and… Read More »March & April 2025 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Our 2025 theme, Pilgrims of Hope: Celebrating Creation, brings together two significant milestones: the Roman Catholic Jubilee Year and the Franciscan 800th Anniversary of the… Read More »Pilgrims of Hope: Celebrating Creation
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque Immigration Legal Services Dubuque, IA Catholic Charities is the only local non-profit Immigration Legal Services provider located in… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Journey Together: Called to BE a Blessing Return to Journey Together: Called to BE Love resource page As we enter the final 12 weeks of… Read More »Creating Beloved Community
Casa Esperanza Community Center Our Lady of Mount Carmel Melrose Park, IL Casa Esperanza Community Center helps individuals and families overcome the cycle of poverty… Read More »Aug & Sept 2024 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
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.
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