Message of his holiness Pope Francis for the 56th World Day of Peace
No one can be saved alone.
Combatting Covid-19 together, embarking together on paths of peace
Pope Francis, Nonviolence, and the Fullness of Pace in Terris: A Conference in Rome, December 5-7, 2022
Catholic Church leaders and local change makers from nearly 30 countries gathered in Rome, Italy December 5-7, 2022, to reflect on Pope Francis’ relentless work for nonviolent change throughout his ten-year papacy; to share their own experience of nonviolent change in the face of acute violence and injustice; and to explore next steps in advancing the spirituality, way of life, strategies, and universal ethic of nonviolence in the Church and the world.
Opportunities and challenges for JPIC in the Order
The fourth day of work of the International Council of JPIC was marked by reflection and analysis. During the morning, Br. Cesar Külkamp, OFM, General Definitor for
Latin America, presented a synthesis of the Plenary Council of the Order of 2018 and the General Chapter 2021 regarding JPIC.
The International Council of JPIC visits Favela Rocihna y the monument Crist the Redemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Since the year 2007, the franciscan province of the Imaculate Conception from Brazil is present in Rocinha, one of the largest Favelas in Rio de Janeiro. To begin with this experience the participants of the International Council of JPIC, early in the morning of November 23rd began their journey.
The Inicial Franciscan Formation to the service of Migrants. Testimonies
Three franciscan brothers in Inicial Formation share their experiences working at the service of migrants.
Br Taucen Hotlan Girsang, OFM, new Assistant Director of the General JPIC Office
Taucen Hotlan Girsang, OFM, of the Province of St. Michael the Archangel in Indonesia, was appointed Assistant Director of the General Office of JPIC by the General Definitory of the Order during the month of July of this year.
Shemá: Biodiversity, Franciscans, and the Season of Creation: for a present that has a future
That was the title of the virtual seminar offered on September 1, 2022, by the Franciscan, Rome Office of Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation.
Franciscans invited to live the Season of Creation 2022
In order to better understand the Season of Creation 2022 and to live it from our faith and spirituality, both on a personal and fraternal level, five guiding questions are presented with their respective answers and resources.
The Bolivian JPIC Movement “on the move”
The Franciscan Justice and Peace Movement announces the activities carried out in all the departments of Bolivia where it is present. In addition, they inform us of the activities coordinated by the National Commission.
Laudato Si’: Lent with St Mary of the Angels. From Cosmic Dust to an Easter Garden
So, this Lent, let us, together with our Franciscan Friars in Singapore, join forces to make amends for our sins against God’s Creation – by embarking on this Lenten journey of conversion from Cosmic Dust to an Easter Garden!