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In this issue of Faith Meets Justice, read about the response of Red Cloud Indian School to the recent mass grave discoveries at Indigenous boarding schools and about ongoing work for truth and healing at Red Cloud. 

Then, check out a Q&A with the author of The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice, and dive into environmental and immigration issues with a reflection on biodiversity, an Examen focused on the effects of climate change, and a piece from ISN's José Arnulfo Cabrera on passing legislation that provides a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients, TPS holders, farmworkers, and essential workers. 

Peace,

Christopher G. Kerr
Executive Director
NEWS & VOICES FROM THE NETWORK

News from the Network

Red Cloud Indian School Responds to Recent Mass Grave Discoveries at Indigenous Boarding Schools

In the aftermath of the revelation that the remains of 215 Indigenous children were discovered at Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, Red Cloud Indian School issued a response related to its own legacy and history.

Voices for Justice
Author Q&A: The Spiritual Work
of Racial Justice

ISN spoke with Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., author of The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Mediations with Ignatius of Loyola.

News from the Network
University of Detroit Mercy Celebrates Ten Years of Fundraising for the UCA Jesuit Martyrs Scholarship Fund

For ten years, the University of Detroit Mercy has hosted an annual fundraising event for the UCA Jesuit Martyrs Scholarship.

Voices for Justice
Biodiversity As a Sacred Gift from God

Threats to biodiversity and our current climate emergency go hand in hand—we are called to take action, remembering that creation—animals, plants, ecosystems, and all natural things—is a sacred gift from God.

Voices for Justice
Cannonball Examen: The Cry of the Earth as a Cannonball Moment

Living with the effects of climate change now, in this very moment, we find ourselves faced with our own global cannonball moment—a moment of agony and opportunity.

Voices for Justice
Finding Our Maña—Passing a Pathway to Citizenship

Life can be like an old broken vacuum, and you could spend hours trying to fix it. But you can’t give up. You must keep working on it until you find your maña, or trick. We must find our maña in passing a pathway to citizenship.

Just Parenting
Boosting God’s Signal

In the chaos of the world—in our own small roles—we can manifest peace to others in our everyday lives. We can be available. When we hear the cry, we can be the ones who respond.
GET INVOLVED! 

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 and hear from amazing speakers—including Fr. Greg Boyle, Keya Chatterjee, and Fr. Bryan Massingale! Learn more. 
Renewing the Earth: Living Laudato Si' in the Year of Ignatius
You are invited to join a journey of discernment with other individuals and schools to bring the Laudato Si' Action Platform to life in your community, with Ignatian spirituality as a guide. Join as an individual, an organization, a parish, a school, a classroom, or an environmental club! Learn more. 
Nominate an Emerging
Leader for Justice!
Do you know a 23-33 year old who has an undergrad degree from a Jesuit college or university and is doing amazing work for justice? Nominate them for ISN's Moira O'Donnell Emerging Leaders Award! Learn more. 
TAKE ACTION: 

Create Climate Solutions to Care for Present and Future Generations

A faith-filled appeal to President Biden and the U.S. Congress, to work beyond partisanship and create climate solutions to care for present and future generations and our common home. Take Action
Protect Asylum Seekers: End Title 42

As Catholics, we are called to love our neighbor, accompany the vulnerable, and welcome the sojourner. Urge the Biden Administration to end Title 42 and restore asylum protections. Take Action
Dignity and Respect for Immigrant Members of our Communities

Tell your Senators that creating a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients, and TPS holders will ensure they are treated with dignity and respect. Take Action
        
 

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