Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)

"Mindful that they are bearers of peace which must be built up unceasingly, they should seek out ways of unity and fraternal harmony through dialogue, trusting in the presence of the divine seed in everyone and in the transforming power of love and pardon. Messengers of perfect joy in every circumstance, they should strive to bring joy and hope to others." ~ Article 19 of the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order

"Let them individually and collectively be in the forefront in promoting justice by the testimony of their human lives and their courageous initiatives. Especially in the field of public life, they should make definite choices in harmony with their faith." ~ Article 15

JPIC Mission Statement

The mission of JPIC is to assist the Professed Secular Franciscans as they reflect on their relationship with God as manifested in the fruits of conversion in their lives. This with special regard to the daily choices made in the areas of justice, peace making and respect for all created things and people; as brothers and sisters of penance, bringing life to the Gospel and the Gospel to Life.

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation National Commission

Note: Remove the spaces around the "@" when copying the email addresses below

National JPIC Animator: Carolyn D. Townes, OFS  ctownes26 @ hotmail.com
Brothers and Sisters of Saint Francis Region, SC

National Vice-Animator: Rhett Engelking, OFS  rhettengelking @ gmail.com
St. Margaret of Cortona Region, MD

JPIC Spiritual Assistant: Br. David Buer, OFM  buerofm @ gmail.com

Jim Hanna, OFS peghanna @ woh.rr.com
Holy Trinity Region, OH

Mike DePue, OFS depuemike @ ymail.com
St. Clare Region, MO

Kent Ferris, OFS ferris @ davenportdiocese.org
Franciscans of the Prairie Region, IA

Nancy Brady, OFS mlnbrady @ live.com
St. Thomas More Region, AZ

Elenita Lesperance, OFS lespee @ dcfs.lacounty.gov
St. Francis Region, CA

Pura Reyna, OFS preyna @ rgv.rr.com
Los Tres Companeros Region, TX

Jon Strickland, OFS jonstrick @ comcast.net
St. Margaret of Cortona Region, VA

Susan Tabor, OFS souljourner @ sbcglobal.net
Juan de Padilla Region, KS

Sandra Thompson thompson85 @ myfairpoint.net
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Region, ME

Arturo Villarreal, OFS sofiaofs @ yahoo.com
Los Tres Companeros Region, TX

To learn more about the Justice, Peace & the Integrity of Creation, please go to: https://sites.google.com/site/jpic4ofs/home



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