JPIC
General Office for Justice, Peace
and Integrity of Creation
“Francis, do you not see that my house is falling down? Go and repair it” (TC 13).
Welcome
The General Office for JPIC of the Friars Minor (OFM), based in the General Curia, offers help and assistance to the Minister General and his Definitory to animate and coordinate all matters concerning Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation (cf. Art. 1 JPIC Peculiar Statutes).
Our mission is based on the Constitutions and General Statutes and the decisions of the General Chapters and Plenary Councils of the Franciscan Order.
JPIC – OFM Resources
Strengthen your commitment to justice, peace, and care for our common home.
Virtual classroom
Access our online courses and training materials.
Bibliography
Consult our entire bibliography of articles and documents.
Annual Course 2026
From the Canticle of the Creatures to the Easter of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Recent resources
Brothers and sisters: A guide to living justice, peace, and care for creation
Poor and Lesser Ones: Where Are We?
The cry of the earth and the cries of the poor
News and events
Stay informed with our latest activities, international events, and training resources on justice, peace, and the integrity of creation.
JPIC Commission Meeting of the Province “Our Lady Queen of Peace” South Africa
On 1 September 2026, together with Br. Albert Sibusiso OFM, Secretary of the JPIC Commission, Br. Taucen attended the meeting of the JPIC Commission of the Province “Our Lady Queen of Peace” in Besters. They also participated in the Eucharistic celebration at St....
Br. Taucen visits the Province of Our Lady Queen of Peace in South Africa
Br. Taucen Hotlan Girsang, OFM, visited Franciscan fraternities around Johannesburg to learn about their pastoral work, JPIC initiatives and responses to social challenges.
Franciscan Novices from Central America and the Caribbean Deepen Their Understanding of JPIC and Commit to the Realities of Their Communities
JPIC y formación franciscana se unen en un taller con doce novicios de América Central y el Caribe celebrado en República Dominicana.
Formation
Laudato Si’ and Integral Ecology
We offer this course for everyone who wants to gain insights into the major themes of Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical and who desires to become a part of the global Franciscan movement towards ecological conversion and systemic change.
Introductory course for new JPIC Animator
Prepared especially for new JPIC animators of the Order, this introductory course offers basic elements and relevant information for friars who have been entrusted with the service of JPIC animation in their Entity.