Action for Justice Blog
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur received a certificate for successfully designating a Saint Kateri Habitat for people, plants, and wildlife. The garden of Mount Notre Dame Ohio Province office is registered in the Saint Kateri Conservation Center’s Community of Catholic Habitats for people and wildlife, to limit climate change, conserve biodiversity, and restore our relationships with God, each other, and Nature. Thanks to the Kateri Community at Mount Notre Dame for working on this certification, and for taking care of the people, wildlife, and nature surrounding the Province's Office.
oday is the United Nations World Environment Day. The 2024 theme is land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.
Reflect on Memorial Day with Mary Cummins Wlodarski’s poignant message about honoring the dead and valuing the living. Stay informed and take action on critical issues like green energy subsidies and protecting Indigenous lands. Join us in working for peace, justice, and a sustainable future.
The Franciscan Action Network’s newsletter this week focuses on the Feast of the Ascension and the question, “What is ours to do?”