About JPIC
Our Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) work consists of an international network of Loreto Sisters and their colleagues working for a more just and equitable society.
Through JPIC, the Loreto Sisters have made a commitment to:
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promote the dignity and liberation of all, particularly of women and children
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challenge unjust systems and structures
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stand with those on the edges of society
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show reverent care for the earth and all creation.
JPIC Coordinators representing Loreto provinces from every continent in the world met in Rome in September 2005 (pictured above) to find ways of making justice, peace and integrity of creation integral to IBVM life and ministry. Together they are committed to promoting and supporting the United Nations (UN) Millennium Development Goals.
Our JPIC goals
- To develop initiatives for the Australian province, which inform and stimulate reflection on issues of justice, while encouraging active engagement in local, national and international efforts to promote justice peace and the integrity of creation.
- To develop processes for individual and group reflection and action on issues of justice, peace and integrity of creation.
- To collaborate with international Institute initiatives in justice, peace and the integrity of creation.
- To promote an understanding of the meaning of justice in the Mary Ward tradition.
- To develop structures to enable this committee to achieve its goals.
- To advocate for the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals.
“In a world on inequality and oppression we stand with those exploited in any way by unjust systems and structures. Of particular concern to us are injustices that prevent women and men from becoming fully and freely the human persons God created them to be.”
IBVM Constitutions Vol ii 2.8
Our JPIC committee
Our JPIC committee consists of Loreto Sisters, school staff, past pupils and colleagues who are passionate about bringing justice to all. Loreto JPIC committees worldwide regularly connect with each other and other members through the international publication “Ring of Fire.”
The committees work in conjunction with the IBVM Loreto representative at the Department of Public Information at the United Nations.
The Australian JPIC Committee consists of:
Partnerships
We network with welfare and advocacy organisations to strengthen our capacity to influence policy and educate citizens for a more just society. These groups include:
The Loreto Sisters are a part of the Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH). ACRATH represents 180 religious orders in Australia working to eliminate human trafficking. in Australia, the Asia Pacific and internationally.
The Loreto Sisters are a member of the Conference of Leaders of Religious institutes (CLRI). CLRI promotes networking and collaboration and works to bring about change in the areas of social justice and education.
The Loreto Sisters support the work and objectives of Caritas in Australia and overseas. Many sisters are involved directly in Caritas community development programs and others have been involved at board and committee level.
The Loreto Sisters support Pax Christi’s international peace movement and human rights work.
Margaret Mary Flynn ibvm established CentaCare Wilcannia-Forbes, the largest and poorest diocese in NSW, in 1996.
The Loreto Sisters directly support the work of Centacare Wilcannia-Forbes. Through Mary Ward International Australia, we currently fund the Strong Young Mums and Outback Pitstop programs.
In July 2011, Margaret Mary Flynn will be taking on the role of Loreto Australia Province Leader, located in Melbourne. Libby Rogerson ibvm will maintain the Loreto link with Centacare, as board member.
Photos from top:
International JPIC Coordinators. Photo printed with permission of Loretto Canada.
ACRATH members
Outback Pitstop project: Centacare Wilcannia Forbes, NSW.