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Remembering Rev. J. Donald Monan, S.J.: Commitment to Justice for the Jesuit Martyrs

As president at Boston College, Fr. Monan animated the Jesuit response to the 1989 murders of the six Jesuit priests and two lay women murdered at the Jesuit’s University of Central America (UCA). He lived a commitment to justice, both in his involvement in El Salvador, and during his years at Boston College.
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15,000 Catholics Petition President Trump on Climate Change

15,000 Catholics have signed a petition, organized by Catholic Climate Covenant and endorsed by the Ignatian Solidarity Network, to President Trump asking that his administration honor the Paris Agreement, contribute to the Green Climate Fund, and implement the Clean Power Plan.

Former Ambassador David M. Robinson Named JRS/USA Executive Director

Jesuit Refugee Service/USA is announced that David (Rob) M. Robinson has been appointed executive director. Robinson will assume his new duties on April 3, 2017.