“Called anew by Jesus Christ, let us live together, in the heart of the world, the Good News of hope, reconciliation, and solidarity.” General Chapter, Ursulines of the Roman Union, 2007.

“With Angela, woman of peace and reconciliation, we are listening to our world; and we hear the call, more urgent than ever, to be Peacemakers. In response, we commit ourselves to live and work for Peace through Justice in all our relationships, towards all people and cultures, toward the earth and all creation.” General Chapter, Ursulines of the Roman Union, 2001.

As Ursulines, we choose to be actively engaged in the transformation of society, and we open our hearts to undergo a transformation of our own consciousness and actions. As a community and as individuals, we recognize our capability, opportunity, and responsibility to work with organizations and groups to promote justice, peace, and the integrity of creation. We share a vision with other men and women of faith, and in the tradition of the prophets, we have a voice to speak the truth in love.

● The Ursulines of the Roman Union, based in Rome, sponsor an International Commission of Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC), comprised of five sisters from different areas of the world and two members of the General Council of the Roman Union.

● The Ursulines of the United States sponsor regional offices of Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation, to carry JPIC initiatives to the local level. In the Eastern U.S.A., the office is located at the Provincial Center in New Rochelle, NY.

● The Office of JPIC for the Eastern Province gathers a group of about twenty-five sisters and friends who meet monthly to pray, discuss, and reflect on social issues.

● The office of JPIC networks with other groups:

◦ New York State Religious Coalition Against Human Trafficking
◦ Religious Organizations Along the River (ROAR), concerned with ecological issues such as water and land use.
◦ The Religious Orders Partnership, working with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) at the United Nations
◦ North American Ursuline Justice Committee, comprised of all Ursuline groups in North America
◦ The Tri-State Coalition on Corporate Responsibility, filing resolutions and voting by proxies to influence corporations in their social responsibilities

JPIC information is electronically disseminated through a newsletter, Connecting, which addresses significant social issues, their nature, and responsive activities. Activities include, but are not limited to, letter writing to elected officials of government, demonstrations, information gathering and exchanging, e-mail alerts, prayer services, personal participation, and group meetings.

No one of us can do everything, but all of us can do something.

Mary Sullivan, Director
Office of Justice Peace and the Integrity of Creation
1338 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10804-2121