Mission
The Justice & Peace Ministry of Saint Ignatius Catholic Community is dedicated to the service of faith and the promotion of justice.
As a parish, we are called and challenged to articulate, advocate, and act upon critical social, economic, cultural and political issues that affect us, our city, and our world.
We are called to be a resource to provide parishioners with opportunities to live out their faith through justice.
Who We Serve
As a ministry, we encourage parishioners to reflect on their experiences and to discern God’s presence in their lives. We seek to nurture leadership and personal faith by engaging with, partnering with, advocating on behalf of, and being converted by the diverse urban community of Baltimore.
Our priorities are advocacy, education, and social responsibility.
Our work is carried out by committees, direct service ministries, and community partnerships.
Upcoming Meetings
Committees
The Justice & Peace Ministry is organized by committees. These dynamic clusters, composed of passionate and engaged volunteers, focus on systemic injustices and their impact on human lives and advocate for societal changes that improve the lives of those who face systemic oppression.
We nurture lay leadership as well as personal faith through solidarity with oppressed groups and dedication to the greater good. Meetings take place monthly and are convened by Committee Chairs for one hour. A combined meeting including all committees follows. There is a dynamic quality to this process which allows for open communication, bonding, and supporting one another.
Environmental Justice Committee
Environmental Justice Committee
Hunger, Housing & Poverty Committee
Hunger, Housing & Poverty Committee
Racial Justice Committee
Racial Justice Committee
Economic Justice Committee
Economic Justice Committee
Immigration Committee
Immigration Committee
Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice
Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice
Media Watch
Take Action by March 22 to Prevent Cuts to Refugee Assistance
Congress faces a March 22nd deadline to pass critical funding bills to avert a government shutdown. These funding bills include lifesaving assistance to meet the humanitarian needs of those arriving at our borders and millions of displaced persons overseas. Due to continued inaction by Congress, many essential U.S. humanitarian programs—both foreign and domestic—remain in limbo.
3 Things to Watch as Baltimore Considers Affordable Housing Requirements
After months of delay, a pair of bills requiring—and incentivizing developers to build more affordable housing units will be presented before the full Baltimore City Council Tuesday, and could be called for a vote. The bills are part of a package of what’s known as inclusionary housing legislation because they
Advocates Eye Tool to Fight Blight
Baltimore coalition launches effort to campaign for land bank to acquire vacant properties By Giacomo Bologna Iya Kenya MahaliyaDara loves her Northwest Baltimore home, but she’s getting tired of her neighbors. For the past seven years the 48-year-old Baltimore native has lived in a Park Heights rowhome she inherited from
News, Articles, & Announcements
Black History Month: African American Catholics and the Mixed History of the Jesuits
The Racial Justice Committee invites you to read these articles during Black History Month. Black History Month: Confronting the Mixed History of the Jesuits The Jesuit Post, Feb 24, 2020 In 1967, Superior General Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, wrote a letter to the American Jesuits calling them to task for their collective
Awaking from a 35 Year Nightmare
By Patrick Govan Imagine having a nightmare that felt like it would never end, but upon awakening, you realized it only lasted with the passing of the night. Nevertheless, in that moment it felt like a lifetime had gone by. I awakened from my nightmare on February 28, 2023. That
BRJA’s 20th Anniversary Event
June 14th @ 7 – 8:30pm BRJA is celebrating 20 years of working towards racial justice! Join us as we explore BRJA’s evolution, including our history, the challenges of doing anti-racism/anti-oppression work in today’s world, and where we hope to be in the next 20 years. Register for the online
Racial Justice Trivia Night
Tuesday June, 13th @ 7pm Join Baltimore Racial Justice Action as they debunk the historical lies we’ve been taught and learn the truths that are often omitted from our history books. Questions intersect race and other areas ranging from gender, capitalism, colonzation, ableism, citizenship, etc. If you know a lot
“The Letter” Movie Night
With its worldwide premiere on 4 October, 2022, The Letter continues to highlight the power of humanity united in action to stop the ecological crisis. This documentary movie, based on Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si, calls us to reflect on how we can act differently in the face of our ecological crisis. Our Environmental Justice Committee
“Cathonomics”
Most economists would have us believe that the free market is the best form of social organization. Each individual is the best judge of his or her own needs and should be free to negotiate every economic transaction with minimal public regulation or interference. People are rational and knowledgeable; they