Justice Advocacy

We innovatively promote the Gospel’s message of justice throughout all of our works. In collaboration with Jesuit provinces throughout the United States and Canada we co-sponsor the Jesuit Commission on Social and International Ministries and the National Jesuit Committee on Investment Responsibility. These national and international initiatives strengthen our action on behalf of justice.

Jesuit Commission on Social and International Ministries
The Jesuits of the United States and Canada collaborate in their efforts on behalf of justice and on particular advocacy issues through the Jesuit Commission on Social and International Ministries (JCSIM).  The commission consists of provincial representatives along with staff members from the Office of Social and International Ministries at the Jesuit Conference.  JCSIM serves in an advisory capacity for the provincials of the United States, and strives to focus resources and advocacy efforts of Jesuit apostolates toward priorities indicated by the Provincials.  The current priorities: immigration, war and violence, poverty and HIV in Africa, and domestic poverty (particularly housing).

National Jesuit Committee on Investment Responsibility
National Jesuit Committee on Investment Responsibility (NJCIR) consists of provincial representatives throughout the United States and English Canada. The committee recommends strategic investments for the provinces’ portfolios for the sake of engaging companies in dialogue on issues pertaining to human rights and health care.  NJCIR serves in an advisory capacity for the provincials regarding practices and policies related to socially responsible investing.