John - In this edition of Faith Meets Justice we mourn the loss of Fr. Stan Swamy, S.J., a Jesuit priest and human rights defender who died of complications from COVID-19 while in custody of the Indian government. May his witness animate us in our work for justice. 

We also bring you recaps from the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities' Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher Education conference and the Jesuit Schools Network's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion cohort gathering, antiracism resources, and much more. 

PLUS, ISN is hiring! Click here or scroll down for details about our two open positions! 

Peace,

Christopher G. Kerr
Executive Director


"Not a Silent Spectator": Human Rights Activist Fr. Stan Swamy, S.J., Dies in Custody of Indian Government

On July 5, 2021 human rights activist Fr. Stan Swamy, S.J., died of complications from COVID-19 in Mumbai, India while in custody of the Indian government, after months of calls for his release.

"Fr. Stan became a keeper of conscience and awakened hope in everyone,” said Fr. Xavier Jeyaraj, S.J. “We are sure that he ‘will not be a silent spectator even from heaven.’ He will continue to be with each of us to help us ‘speak the truth to power’ and dedicate our lives to the poor and marginalized.” Read more. 

News from the Network
Building a Future of Hope: 2021 Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher Education Conference

Attendees at the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities' 2021 Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher Education conference explored how to accompany young people in building a future of hope. 

News from the Network
Jesuit Schools Network Holds Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Gathering

The Jesuit Schools Network held a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Cohort Gathering focused on the theme Planning for Diversity and Change.

Just Parenting
8 Steps Toward Being an Antiracist Parent

The work of antiracism isn’t just for adults—check out eight ways that you can work toward raising antiracist children, from the Antiracism Task Force at St. Ignatius Church in Baltimore.

News from the Network
Jesuit Network Study Highlights Resistance to Mining in Honduras

A Jesuit-sponsored study in northern Honduras found that the environmental destruction caused by mining permeates all areas of Honduran life—and also that resistance on the part of local communities is yielding results.

Voices for Justice
Profit at Great Cost: Plastic and the Intersection of Environmental and Racial Justice

The ethos of companies producing plastics is not one of care for the common good, or our common home, but one of the bottom line and growing profits—which drives systemic issues like environmental racism. 

Rise Up
Critical Race Theory and the Prophets Among Us

Critical Race Theory gives us a new opportunity to listen to the prophetic witness of the marginalized not just of today, but throughout history.
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2021 Ignatian Family
Teach-In for Justice

October and November 2021
The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice is going hybrid! Join us at home or in Washington, D.C. this fall. Learn more. 

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