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Peace & Justice
We defend, empower and stand with those are denied full human dignity.
IHM Leadership Statement of Commitment to Our Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors
February 4, 2026 Rooted in Gospel love and our IHM mission and charism, we commit ourselves to stand with our immigrant and refugee neighbors, wherever we serve. We affirm the God‑given dignity of every person and pledge to welcome all…
Present at Every Place of Sorrow
A Peace and Justice Perspective Every morning as I begin my prayer, I strike a match, light a candle, and pray aloud these words from Isaiah 42:3: “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will…
Justice and Peace Update
IHM Sisters and Associates join others in prayer vigils, peaceful protests, and public gatherings.
Interfaith Prayer Held for Our Immigrant and Refugee Sisters and Brothers
Interfaith prayer held for our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters on February 17, 2025 in Scranton, PA.
Too Much to Bear
by Sister Joyce C. Bell, IHM, Social Justice Coordinator, Sisters of IHM, Immaculata, PA Social Justice is gospel living through actions which embody the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. As I crossed the border from Reynosa, Mexico, to McAllen, Texas,…
A Global Sisterhood
Sister Judy O'Brien explores what a global sisterhood means to her.
Above, Below, Around, Within: Soul Connections
Sister Chris Koellhoffer explores "Above, Below, Around, Within: Soul Connections" from a Justice and Peace perspective.
Green burials and our faith
The practice of green burial is completely consistent with the Catholic faith and its tradition of burying the dead.
“Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story”
Sister Donna Korba is featured in the "Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story" project—an exploration of local and national identity, history, community and belonging.
Risking Kinship: A Peace and Justice Perspective
In sharing our IHM charism of God’s unconditional love, may we grow together into new understandings of what it means to authentically live the Gospel.