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.
Migrants who arrive at our Southern border seeking refuge from their desperate living conditions have faced hardships they never imagined. Ephesians 5:1–2 tells us, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love.” In Sister Norma Pimentel, a...
On Wednesday, January 29th, the Sisters of Charity hosted a prayer vigil to mark the one-year anniversary of the first person being returned to Mexico under the “Remain in Mexico” policy. College of Mount Saint Vincent students and staff joined approximately thirty...
The Sisters of Charity of New York join with the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, Leadership Conference of Women Religious and others in the Faith 4 Asylum Nonviolence Campaign: Stop the Inhumanity https://faith4asylum.com/ Join with us as we participate in a...
“Peace is a great and precious value, the object of our hope and the aspiration of the entire human family…Hope is the virtue that inspires us and keeps us moving forward, even when obstacles seem insurmountable.” Pope Francis’ 2020 World Day of Peace Message....
The Sisters of Charity of New York believe that each person has a right to safe, affordable, accessible housing. In response to the signs of the times and as followers of Jesus, we have served and walked with those who experience homelessness in varied ministries over...
The Sisters of Charity of New York affirm the dignity of all persons. As a congregation of women religious dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in our society, we stand with the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference in deploring the conditions imposed on those held in...
NOTE: Today, December 5th, at 11 pm, the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC will feature Team Member James Addison talking about the “Sacred Shelter.” Tune in at WNYC 93.9 FM or WNYC AM 820. By Karolina May The Sacred Shelter book launch party was held on December 4,...
As Sisters of Charity, we cannot stand by and watch the cruel and horrific action by our government at the Southern border. We encourage all concerned and committed citizens to reach out to their House Representatives and Senators and plead that they take...
“If you are smuggling a child then we will prosecute you, and that child will be separated from you as required by...
The Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM) announced on February 16 that more than 45 countries will take part in a 40-day Lenten fast for climate justice, from Ash Wednesday, February 18, to March 28. Participants in the Lenten fast are praying for unity on climate...