FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Tuesday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m., the Sisters of Charity of New York will join with congregations across the country for Sisters Speak Out, a coordinated day of action to protest immoral budget decisions and policies that harm the most vulnerable...
Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation
Mission of the PJIC Office is to assist the Congregation, Sisters and Associates, corporately and individually, to witness and live a ministry of peace, justice and integrity of creation in varied ways through increased awareness, prayer, presence, education, advocacy and systemic change.
PJIC News
Pride Month 2025
As Sisters of Charity of New York, we reflect on the Gospel call to love without exception and to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and all those who are marginalized or excluded. This Pride Month, we reaffirm that every person is created in God’s image — beloved,...
Living Laudato Si’ at the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center
https://youtu.be/sKGhJIFkMIQ?si=1ke_uUjLxBtA5OpV Watch the short video on our YouTube Channel As Laudato Si’ Week draws to a close, we are reminded that the call to care for our Common Home is not a one-time event—it’s a way of life. Nowhere is this more powerfully...
A Mother’s Day Reflection
My First Rally: Hands Off Hastings — Our First Stand for Justice By Diandra Garcia-Heredia, Advocacy & Program Coordinator for PJIC Last month, I attended my very first rally — the Hands Off Protest in Hastings-On-Hudson, NY at the VFW...
The Elderly Parole Act and Timely Parole Act
By Sr. Carol De Angelo, SC, Director, Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation I write to make readers aware of the Elderly Parole Act (A514/S454) and Timely Parole Act (A127/S158) currently in the New York State legislature. Both bills address parole...
Screening and Panel Discussion on Parole Justice
The Sisters of Charity of New York's PJIC Office (via the Voting & Anti-Racism Committee) plus three Criminal Justice advocacy groups are teaming up to host this FREE online webinar on April 8 at 7pm. We will be diving deep into the critical issues facing our...
Documentary Movie Night: Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas A Nadie)
The University of Mount St. Vincent’s Office of Mission and Ministry, the Sisters of Charity of New York, and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Guadalupe Province Immigration Commission invite you to a special Documentary Movie Night at Benedict’s...
Praying the Rosary for Immigrants and Advocates this Lent
Pope Francis invites us to journey together in hope this Lent 2025…to walk side-by-side without letting anyone be left behind or excluded … to be welcoming with concrete gestures … to make others feel a part of the community. In it he reminds us of the call to...
Pilgrims of Hope from our Office of PJIC
By Sr. Carol De Angelo, Director, Office of Peace, Justice & Integrity of Creation “Hope does not disappoint” are the opening words Pope Francis offers us as we begin Jubilee 2025. His prayer for us is this: “May the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal...
Honoring Our Pain – As We Await Emmanuel (God is with Us)
An invitation to participate in this Advent online reflective prayer. Monday, December 9, 2024 6:30 – 7:30 pm (formal prayer until 7:10; sharing after prayer until 7:30 pm) Click here to register Information on this reflective meditative prayer. Prayer will focus on...