Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation

The Columban commitment to JUSTICE, PEACE and INTEGRITY of CREATION (JPIC) has been an integral part of the “ Mission” and our Missionary identity since its formalization 45 years ago in 1976 at the General Chapter.

 

Click here to read: Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Articles - Fiji - Oceania Region Report

 

Click below to read articles about our work in the area of JPIC.

Mission: 

The commitment to JPIC has lead us to:
  1. Advocate for change in places of Political and Economic powers.
  2. To accompany people in their struggles for their Rights and Dignity.
  3. To pray for the ongoing Personal and Communal Conversion.
  4. Transformation of Unjust Structures and Governance.
  5. To live simply and in solidarity with People and Creation.

“ To know Creation, is to know the Creator” St Columban

As Columbans, we have a duty and responsibility to help the poor.

The Cry of the Earth- the Cry of the Poor.

Our Mission :

History: 

  • The Columban commitment to  JUSTICE, PEACE and INTEGRITY of CREATION (JPIC) has been the integral part of the “Mission” and our Missionary identity since its formalization 45 years ago in 1976 at the General Chapter.

  • This has been the guiding framework for how the Columban Society globally undertakes JPIC work.

1. Justice to All People and All of Creation.

2. Responding to the Challenges and Needs of our Time.

3. Addressing our Social Issues with Social Justice based on Catholic Social Teachings.

4. Calling us to be a Synodal Church.

JPIC Articles