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.
Meeting of the JPIC Animation Committee
Following the conclusion of the Continental Meeting of JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) Animators of Africa, held in Rwanda, four members of the JPIC Animation Committee - Br. Daniel Blanco, Br. Taucen Girsang, Br. Jean Eric Mutabazi, and Sr. Mary...
JPIC Animators from Africa Strengthen Their Common Mission in Rwanda
JPIC animators from the Franciscan Conferences of Africa gathered in Rwanda to share experiences and strengthen their common mission for justice, peace and care for creation.
JPIC General Office participates in interfaith dialogue meeting in Nairobi
From the 18th to the 19th September 2026, the General Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) of the Order of Friars Minor participated in a meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to interfaith dialogue, peace-building, and renewable energies....
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.