John,
This Thanksgiving, we pause in deep gratitude for you—your faith, solidarity, and commitment to turning hope into action. This fall, your dedication helped two major ISN initiatives—the One Church One Family campaign and the Ignatian Family Teach‑In for Justice (IFTJ)—ignite powerful engagement across our community.
In October and November, Catholic communities nationwide joined ISN and our partners in public prayer, lament, and witness ([link removed]) . From vigils outside ICE facilities to rosaries in parish gardens, these gatherings proclaimed that migrants and refugees are not alone and that the Church is called to stand with them. Your presence—whether organizing, showing up, praying, or sharing the message—helped transform a call into a movement of accompaniment.
Soon after, the Ignatian family gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 28th IFTJ. Under the theme “Pressing On,” more than 1,800 participants learned, prayed, connected, and advocated ([link removed]) —bringing Catholic Social Teaching to life amid the urgent realities of injustice.
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Your witness to justice and care for the vulnerable is thanksgiving lived. We are especially grateful for:
* The students, young adults, educators, parish leaders, staff, and volunteers who made this work possible.
* The prayer, reflection, and advocacy that became concrete acts of solidarity.
* The generosity of donors and partners who enabled us to gather, organize, and mobilize.
* The hope that rises when we stand together as one human family.
THANK YOU for being part of the Ignatian Solidarity Network and our mission to build a more just and sustainable world!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Peace,
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Christopher G. Kerr
Executive Director
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** IFTJ 2025
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The 28th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice addressed timely issues through two days of dynamic speakers and breakout sessions. Click HERE for a glimpse ([link removed]) of the electric weekend and WATCH the entire YouTube ([link removed]) [link removed] ([link removed]) of mainstage speakers!
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** One Church One Family Campaign
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About 120 events registered with the campaign took place across the country between October and November. READ ([link removed]) about the array of actions ([link removed]) on the Feast Day of Mother Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants or WATCH ([link removed]) Xavier High School students, faculty, and parents share why they hosted a vigil in solidarity with immigrant communities.
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** Podcast
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Curious about the speakers, presenters, and leaders who headlined IFTJ? Subscribe to the Ignatian Voices for Justice podcast and hear directly from them in our upcoming season! Click HERE to subscribe ([link removed]) from the homepage or listen to an episode hosted by a dynamic leader from Saint Peter's University ([link removed]) .
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