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
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
Consider ways to embrace the 5 R’s hierarchy of key environmental principles: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle. Single use plastics, that are manufactured and used only once, are pervasive in our world. For example, most of our foods from mainstream grocery stores and other household goods, have plastic packaging that we will
St. Ignatius Litter Pilgrimage
On July 21, 2024, on a not too hot morning, 18 pilgrims from St. Ignatius Church and other parishes joined together to put into practice the words of Pope Francis, i.e., that care for our environment and care for our neighbors, are one and the same – by performing what
Upcoming Litter Pilgrimage
The St. Ignatius Environmental Justice Committee, Antiracism Task Force, and Young Adult Ministry are co-sponsoring a Litter Pilgrimage on 21 July at 11:15 AM, where we will walk a rectangular course of less than two miles in our neighborhoods. We will consider the temperatures in July, accessibility needs and people’s interest in a
Environmental Justice Committee Report, 2023-24
This St. Ignatius Environmental Committee answers Pope Francis’s urgent call to care for our common home and avert impending environmental catastrophe. Committee members have dedicated themselves to 1) education, 2) advocacy, and 3) action. Education Published in the Ezine (and sometimes on the EJ website and in the print bulletin)
Governor Moore Signs Housing Legislation to Make Maryland More Affordable
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2024, signing three housing bills dedicated to making Maryland more affordable. The bills, part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 legislative agenda, address concentrated poverty in Maryland’s marginalized communities, reduce instability in Maryland’s housing supply and affordability,
Home activities to help our environment
Helping the environment is about celebrating creation, being good stewards, and passing on those values to the next generation. Here are some things that you and your family can do at home. 1. Save on energy: Use energy efficient appliances and light bulbs (Look for “energy star”). 2. Save gas: