John - The contributions of the Ignatian Family brought so much light to the world in 2019. Check out some of the highlights.

"Let us give thanks for all the good there is in the world, for the many people who dedicate themselves freely, for those who spend their lives in service, to build a more humane and just society."
-Pope Francis
John - We are grateful for the significant contributions of the Ignatian Family that brought so much light to the world in 2019. Below, please find some highlights for the year from our "News and Voices" series. You and your contributions are what make the Ignatian Solidarity Network possible.

Peace,
Christopher Kerr
Executive Director
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FAITH MEETS JUSTICE:
News and Voices from the Ignatian Network
2019 Highlights Edition
HIGHLIGHTS: 2019 NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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NEWS FROM THE NETWORK


** F ([link removed][UNIQID]) r. Charlie Currie SJ: Ignatian Family Loses a Giant ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Fr. Charlie Currie, S.J., a founding board member of the Ignatian Solidarity Network and co-catalyst of the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, passed away January 4, 2019, at the age of 88.

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NEWS FROM THE NETWORK


** Legacy of "Education for Justice" Carried on by ISN ([link removed][UNIQID])
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ISN acquired "Education for Justice," a global digital subscription membership service providing 2,500+ resources for those seeking to study, teach, and share the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching.

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BROKEN: LENT 2019


** P ([link removed][UNIQID]) art of Me Stayed Behind ([link removed][UNIQID])
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As a Catholic Church, our approach [to racism] often seems mired in inadequate theologies. Harmony cannot be at the expense of real reconciliation; justice cannot be born of half-truths; personal conversion is not enough.

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VOICES FOR JUSTICE


** Jesus Enters Into Jerusalem ([link removed][UNIQID])
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When we speak out about such injustice and violence, we take some risk. When we enter such spaces, we know like Jesus that this increases our risk. But Jesus does not back away.

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NEWS FROM THE NETWORK


** Sr. Norma Pimentel and Fr. James Martin, S.J. honored by ISN ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Sr. Norma Pimentel and Fr. James Martin, S.J., were honored by ISN for their commitment to faith and justice—for being "beacons of light to those who have been discarded, dehumanized, or forgotten.”

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VOICES FOR JUSTICE


** Rome Congress Celebrates 50 Years of Jesuit Social Justice Ministry ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Christopher Kerr, ISN executive director, reflects on the Jubilee Congress in Rome earlier this month celebrating 50 Years of Jesuit Social Justice and Ecology Ministry—including meeting Pope Francis!

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NEWS FROM THE NETWORK


** Major CCHD Grant to Bolster ISN work on Migration ([link removed][UNIQID])
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A $750,000 grant from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development will enable ISN to further commitment to the justice and dignity of immigrants.

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ISN IN THE NEWS:
* ** What is social action in the church today? ([link removed][UNIQID])
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* ** Ignatian Solidarity Network educates, inspires young immigration activists ([link removed][UNIQID])
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* ** House passes legislation for Dreamers, T.P.S. holders ([link removed][UNIQID])
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* ** On Capitol Hill, Jesuit students deliver 58,000 Catholic signatures in support of Senate climate bill ([link removed][UNIQID])
(National Catholic Reporter)

* ** DACA recipients undaunted moments before visiting Congress ([link removed][UNIQID])
(Catholic News Service via CatholicPhilly.com)
** Murder of Jesuits was marked with horror, but inspired defense of the poor ([link removed][UNIQID])
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* ** Catholics lead rosary on way to DACA rally outside Supreme Court ([link removed][UNIQID])
(Catholic News Service)

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