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JPIC
(Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation)
During this past year several of our parishioners and friends have participated in book discussions, virtual workshops and Zoom meetings regarding social justice issues resulting in a burning desire to do our part in caring for all of God’s creation. From this process JPIC was born!
What is JPIC? JPIC stands for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation and originated in the Vatican. It has been adopted by many different groups within the Church including the Franciscans. Click on this link for a complete description https://usfranciscans.org/home/justice-and-peace/
Here at St. Benedict it is an umbrella covering four groups that already exist in our parish: 1) a group studying racial justice, 2) the refugee immigration focus group, 3) Creation Care Team, 4) Global Solidarity Ambassadors who coordinate our Global Solidarity Parish programs.
Having been approved by Fr. Martin and the parish council, JPIC is now an official committee of the St. Benedict’s Parish Council, with Nicole Krasean serving as JPIC parish council representative. JPIC is a committee focused on furthering the Kingdom of God here on earth and over the next few weeks you can read more about the four groups that comprise JPIC.
We humbly ask you to prayerfully discern how you might participate in one or all of these movements in caring for God’s creation. You have heard young people and older people call for a more just and equitable world. Let’s help make it happen! For more information, please contact Rita at rita@stbenedictth.org or 812.232.8421, ext. 112.