Peace through Justice - Advocacy
This Congregation had its origin
in the founder’s response
to the social concerns and needs of the time. (Constitution 4)
Recalling Jesus’ identification with the
prophetic tradition,
we develop a critical, sensitive conscience
regarding religious, social, cultural,
economic, and political realities,
and we direct our efforts
to actions which bring peace through justice. (Constitution 23)
In accord with our tradition and our charism of peace through justice, we seek to understand the economic and political realities which affect the lives of the poor, marginalized, women and children in our own time, and to collaborate with organizations working for justice.
As a Congregation, we sponsor and support not-for-profit organizations that promote justice and peace, both in the communities where we live and in our increasingly global reality:
has its offices at Sacred Heart Convent in Rearsby, England. CAFOD is the international development agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the global Caritas family
is a ministry started by Sr. Hilda Baxter, CSJP. The center works with people who are homeless or in very inadequate accommodation. A key part of the day centre’s work includes supporting and advocating on behalf of its clients. It is located in Grimsby,England.
The is a Congregation sponsored ministry which acts for justice in our church and our world. IPJC’s is a collaborative venture of faith-based institutions committed to using their power as investors to shape a more just world. IPJC is located in Seattle, Washington.
is a Congregation sponsored ecology and spirituality ministry which helps people deepen their understanding of the interdependence of all creation and the significance of water in the development of life. WATERSPIRIT is located at the Stella Maris Retreat Center in Elberon, NJ.
At the , a Congregation sponsored ministry located in Jersey City, NJ, all of the programs are geared towards promoting justice for the poor and homeless through advocacy and education – not just of the women and children, but also of the policymakers.
As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, we support the UN’s work, particularly achievement of the UN’s Millennium Development Goals.
We collaborate with groups sharing the same goal as well as other groups and organizations working for social and economic justice, peace-building, and sustainable human and environmental development throughout the world.
Read more about the advocacy activities of Sisters and Associates.