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From October 1-4, 2009, the United States Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph Justice and Peace Coordinators met at St Joseph Center in LaGrange Park, IL. Through prayer, sharing and reflection about 35 sisters and associates reviewed and revitalized their commitment to greater peace and justice for our world.

Carol Zinn, who has been the NGO representative at the UN for the Sisters of St. Joseph, delivered an update on the Millennium Development Goals’ progress. Her input and other presentations allowed those present to be able to perceive the global impact CSJ’s have throughout the world, and become more aware of how the impact of fulfilling the MDG’s would affect the lives and ministries of sisters globally. One of the outcomes of this meeting was a pledge from each present to be in contact with another CSJ in some other country in an effort to remain personally involved with global issues.

 

Tears of laughter and some of sadness were shared during the celebration of Carol Zinn’s (left) years of service to the group, and Griselda Martinez, CSJ (right) from Mexico was welcomed as the new NGO representative at the UN. On Saturday morning, members of the group (lower left) went to the detention center in Chicago to pray with and support those immigrants, who in shackles, were saying good-by to families and friends as they were put on busses to be deported. Stories like the one of a teenage boy who was brought as a small child and knows no one in the town where he is being sent, were very heart-breaking and raised lots of questions about his safety as well the terrible emotional hurt he must experience. Efforts for change in our countries immigration policies continue to be a strong concern and effort for change by those seeking peace and justice. Kathy Sherman, CSJ, introduced her new CD, "Walk With Me", in an evening concert. It includes songs based on her awareness of the tragedy surrounding the murdering of children.

 
Rejuvenated and stimulated to carry on the ministries of peace and justice, the team concluded the meeting with the celebration of Eucharist on Sunday morning.