Updates from the Office of Justice, Peace, and Care for Creation

Teresa Phillips, Director of the Office of Justice, Peace, and Creation, offers a weekly prayer, readings, and invitation for actions for our community to join in. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Phillips at [email protected].

St Kateri Habitat

Discover the significance of July 14, the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint and patroness of Native Americans, the environment, and ecology. Explore her story and join in a special prayer from Franciscan Media. Also, delve into critical discussions on the plastic crisis in TIME Magazine, navigate political information sources during this election season, and access new resources from the USCCB on faithful citizenship. Learn more about responsible citizenship and participation in political life as a Catholic virtue.

Vote

Discover the latest updates on justice, peace, and care for creation in this weekly newsletter. Includes a powerful prayer by Woodrow Wilson, insights on a controversial Supreme Court ruling, and resources for faithful citizenship. Stay informed and take action to uphold democracy and ethical governance.

Tent City in Portland, OR

Explore the compassionate prayer for those struggling without necessities in the intense summer heat and learn about recent actions and educational resources. Discover the latest immigration policy changes, support for Native communities, and updates on voting rights initiatives and resources. Stay informed and inspired to take action for justice and democracy.

World Refugee Day

Your beloved son, Jesus, taught us to ask, to seek, and to knock. We come before you in this spirit of prayer for those who are far from their homeland walking the path of migrants. They are our sisters and brothers, refugees fleeing violence, families fleeing poverty.