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Super Bowl XLVI – Giants, Patriots, and….Nuns?

While you were watching the Super Bowl last night, Roman Catholic nuns were making sure no one became a victim to sex trafficking. A group of nuns collaborated with Indianapolis city officials by training local workers such as cab drivers and security guards to recognize warning signs of potential trafficking during Super Bowl weekend.
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Fr. Arrupe: His Influence Lives On

BY ISN STAFF | February 5, 2012 Today we remember the life of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., who died on February 5, 1991. Arrupe’s legacy as Superior General of the Society of Jesus continues to influence many in our world. Refugees who receive…
Martin Luther King Jr. - If We Don't Act
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – “Inspiriation”

This past November many of the delegations from high schools and universities across the country who attended the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice found time to visit the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial on Washington DC's Mall. They shared stories of taking time for prayer and reflection and the inspiration they felt as they encountered the images and quotations present at the memorial. One university student commented, "How could I come to Washington, DC for a 'social justice' teach-in and not visit Dr. King's memorial?" How has your passion for social justice been inspired by Dr. King's life?
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Haiti Earthquake 2010: Reflections from the Ignatian family

BY ISN STAFF | January 12, 2012 Ignatian family: 1/12/12 - Many of us remember where we were two years ago today when we first saw images of the destruction and devastation as the Haitian people experienced one of the greatest natural…
Churchwomen of El Salvador

Today Marks the 31st Anniversary of the Loss of Four Courageous Women

Today marks the 31st anniversary of the loss of four courageous women – Sr. Maura Clarke M.M., Jean Donovan, Sr. Ita Ford, M.M., and Sr. Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U. who were murdered in El Salvador on December 2, 1980, while serving as missionaries during a very tumultuous period in the history of the Americas.
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“Have the Courage to find your Jackpot Vocation”

Think about it. I challenge you to have the courage to find something that you would do even if you won the jackpot. Have the courage to see the face of God in the people you work with. I would be willing to bet that this thing is what God is calling you to do. Canisius offers us so many opportunities to learn about the world and find our calling from God. Have the courage to learn, experience, live. Have the courage to find your “jackpot vocation.”

“Crossing the River: West of the Rockies”

I was blessed with the opportunity to spend three days last week at the California and Oregon Province Social Ministry Gathering at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, California. The program convened staff at Jesuit parishes, universities, high schools, social ministries, and related projects together for a collective discussion on the theme “Crossing the River: Spirituality and Healing in Social Ministries”. The group was not only diverse in the ways they minister but the people they work with, including those ministering to Native Americans, people in prison, individuals trying to escape gang life, and immigrants, to name a few.

Centro Altagracia- Parish Organizing

BY ISN STAFF | November 1, 2011 Parish Organizing Breakout Outline Parish Organizing Breakout Resources

Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility and Jesuit Conference

BY ISN STAFF | November 1, 2011 ICCR Ignatian Family Teach-in Workshop Presentation ICCR Supply Chain Report - 11/17/11 You may also view the 2011 Annual Report of the National Jesuit Committee on Investment Responsibility and more here:…

Jesuit Institutions from Across U.S. Gather To Learn, Pray, and Advocate

WASHINGTON, DC – Over 1,000 students, teachers, parish members, and others passionate about faith-inspired social justice will gather in Washington, DC, from November 12-14, 2011, for the 14th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) sponsored by the Ignatian Solidarity Network.

Solidarity Stories Features Student Reflections

”Solidarity Stories” is a nationwide web reflection for students, faculty, and staff, at Jesuit universities and high schools.

“Being in solidarity with another suggests two or more people on equal ground”

Being in solidarity with another suggests two or more people on equal ground. Maybe the world does not need help per say but rather solidarity amongst all people.

IMMIGRANTS: Why do they come to our country?

Why do immigrants come to our country? This is often a question that elicits a myriad of responses here in the U.S.

IFTJ ’11 – September 22, 2011 Update

Welcome to IFTJ Be In The Know. This is your weekly source for all of your essential IFTJ weekend planning needs.

Be Part of DREAM Sabbath 2011!

The Interfaith Immigration Coalition is inviting faith communities across the country to be part of DREAM Sabbath 2011 by integrating stories of DREAM students in prayers, readings, reflections, or study sessions.

“Even if it is as simple as a dirt-covered marble”

"We were able to have a small glimpse into their lives, what troubles they face and what brings them joy… even if it is as simple as a dirt-covered marble." -Sandy, Canisius College

A Generational Line in the Sand

In a way, I find this 22nd anniversary challenging because we are crossing a generational line in the sand that will change how this event is viewed forever.
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Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola

BY CHRIS KERR | July 26, 2011 Greetings from the Ignatian Solidarity Network! As we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola (July 31st), we have a chance to pause and reflect on all the efforts for social justice that happen…

Enemies of War

PBS resource site and documentary about El Salvador's Civil War