Justice & Peace

Category: Racial Justice Subcommittee

Author Q&A: The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice

ISN spoke with Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., author of The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Mediations with Ignatius of Loyola, published by Anamchara Books. Saint-Jean designed the book to lead the reader through a month-long Ignatian “retreat,” focusing on racial justice, following the format of St. Ignatius’ Spiritual

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A Parish Journey for Racial Justice & Equity

Wednesday, October 27 Join ISN for the the next session of A Parish Journey for Racial Justice & Equity, titled Let’s Talk About Social Sin. You’ll hear from speaker Tom Ulrich, author of On Earth as it is in Heaven. Learn more.

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JARS – Jesuit Antiracism Solidarity East

JARS East is a space for those who have a passion for racial justice to come together to pray, reflect, and act.  JARS is open to all connected to the Province in any way: Jesuits, colleagues and friends.  Known primarily for our monthly consolation & desolation reflections on racism, which

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Mother Mary Lange Prayer Service

On Sunday, February 28th, parishioners gathered over Zoom to honor the life of Mother Mary Lange, OSP with a pilgrimage and prayer service. View the Mother Mary Lange Prayer Service here.

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Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Toni Moore-Duggan, Racial Justice Subcommittee ChairJustice & Peace Committee The celebration of Dr. King’s birthday weekend led by the Justice and Peace Committee at St. Ignatius Catholic Community was a rally for justice. Many generous talents from the parish and the community came together to make it successful. From

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Dr. King Celebration 2021

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Theme: Building an Antiracism society starts here and now. Creating the beloved Community. I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the

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The Words of My Mouth

By Deacon Andrew Lacovara We are no longer [held by] distinctions deriving from the flesh – but are to bear within ourselves only the seal of God, by whom and for whom we were created. We are to be so formed and modeled by God that we are recognized as

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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

Make Your Voice Heard

Please let President Biden and his administration know you strongly support temporary protective status (TPS) for immigrants from Nicaragua, Nepal, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala by signing this petition from CASA. Since 1990, temporary protected status (TPS) has allowed migrants from countries with unsafe conditions to reside and work legally