JPIC
General Office for Justice, Peace
and Integrity of Creation
“Francis, do you not see that my house is falling down? Go and repair it” (TC 13).
Welcome
The General Office for JPIC of the Friars Minor (OFM), based in the General Curia, offers help and assistance to the Minister General and his Definitory to animate and coordinate all matters concerning Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation (cf. Art. 1 JPIC Peculiar Statutes).
Our mission is based on the Constitutions and General Statutes and the decisions of the General Chapters and Plenary Councils of the Franciscan Order.
JPIC – OFM Resources
Strengthen your commitment to justice, peace, and care for our common home.
Virtual classroom
Access our online courses and training materials.
Bibliography
Consult our entire bibliography of articles and documents.
Annual Course 2026
From the Canticle of the Creatures to the Easter of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Recent resources
Brothers and sisters: A guide to living justice, peace, and care for creation
Poor and Lesser Ones: Where Are We?
The cry of the earth and the cries of the poor
News and events
Stay informed with our latest activities, international events, and training resources on justice, peace, and the integrity of creation.
Franciscan Novices from Central America and the Caribbean Deepen Their Understanding of JPIC and Commit to the Realities of Their Communities
JPIC y formación franciscana se unen en un taller con doce novicios de América Central y el Caribe celebrado en República Dominicana.
Ready to Celebrate the Season of Creation: Liturgical and Pastoral Resources for the Care of Our Common Home
With just a few days to go before the Season of Creation begins, dioceses, parishes, and Christian communities around the world already have access to a wide range of resources to prepare for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, celebrated every year...
Colombia Emergency 2026 – the appeal of the Minister General
Extraordinary fundraising for the people affected by the earthquake After the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on 10 August 2026, the Minister General, Br Massimo Fusarelli, OFM, made an emergency appeal to the whole Franciscan Family on...
Formation
Laudato Si’ and Integral Ecology
We offer this course for everyone who wants to gain insights into the major themes of Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical and who desires to become a part of the global Franciscan movement towards ecological conversion and systemic change.
Introductory course for new JPIC Animator
Prepared especially for new JPIC animators of the Order, this introductory course offers basic elements and relevant information for friars who have been entrusted with the service of JPIC animation in their Entity.