News
Photo & Painting exhibition for the resolution of the Myanmar crisis
Korean Buddhist Action for Democracy in Myanmar and JPIC(Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) commission of Order of Friars Minor have organized the photo & painting exhibition for the resolution of the Myanmar crisis.
The JPIC Office participates in the announcement of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform
We’re grateful to share that the Franciscan Office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) plays a central role in the platform’s development as a member of the Steering Committee and Religious Orders working group.
Laudato Si’ Dialogue on Education
We’ll highlight universities and institutions around the world that have made Laudato Si’ an integral part of their curricula and that are using Pope Francis’ encyclical to educate the whole person.
Religious groups call for int’l community to take action Myanmar crackdown
Religious groups in South Korea issued a joint statement on Thursday calling for the international community to take action against the ongoing violent military crackdown in Myanmar following a coup there in February.
Holy Name Province Begins Divestment from Fossil Fuels as Way to Live Into Laudato Si’
Though the pandemic has slowed down many of the efforts of the Laudato Si’ Revolution, the Holy Name Province (New York, NY, USA) is pleased to join with a great many other religious communities, secular groups, educational institutions, and governments in divesting from fossil fuels.
Nagasaki project! What is it?
Nagasaki Project is an International Franciscan Community of Peace, which basic concept is to spread and promote lasting peace in the city of Nagasaki and the world.
Solidarity Statement on Myanmar Political Crisis
We join the Myanmar people in their struggle for self-determination under a duly elected government. We are united with them in demanding for a peaceful resolution to the military take-over.
Rhodes-care of refugees and the needy
Even now, refugees continue to arrive almost daily, making the dangerous crossing from Turkey by the Aegean Sea. In winter the sea is very rough and many drowned.
Thank you Br. Rufino…Welcome Br. Angel!
It is with great joy to inform you that our Br. Rufino Lim Han-wook, OFM, the current Assistant in the JPIC office in the General Curia was elected Vicar Provincial of the Province of the Korean Martyrs