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The Spring 2009 issue of JPIC Report now available March 18th, 2009

The Spring issue of JPIC Report is now available, with hyperlinks to email addresses and websites mentioned in the text. (Download PDF)

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Darrell Rupiper, OMI – Requiescat in Pacem February 12th, 2009

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved friend and colleague in the work for justice, Fr. Darrell Rupiper, omi. Darrell was a tireless advocate for the poor and passionate about preserving the integrity of God’s creation. In recent years, he led countless of individuals to a greater connection with God and nature through his Eco-Mission workshops. Memories of his consistent good humor and kindness will remain with us as we carry on in his absence.

“The old Lakota was wise. He knew that man’s heart away from nature becomes hard; he knew that lack of respect for growing, living things soon led to lack of respect for humans too.” -Chief Luther Standing Bear

Eco-Mission Success at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church June 13th, 2008

Fr. Darrell Rupiper, OMI has just completed a twelve day Eco-Mission at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Napierville, Illinois. The Eco-Mission, titled “Growing our Souls and Saving our Planet” was offered to this large parish of 3,400 families as part of their on-going environmental awareness program.

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With their spurs dragging, Texans begin going green May 12th, 2008

This article appeared in the Brownsville Herald and features the work of Oblate Darrell Rupiper. Fr. Darrell leads the popular Eco-Missions programs in churches across the country.

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Oblate priest presses on to preserve God’s creation June 26th, 2007

Fr. Darrel Rupiper preaches about preserving what God has created. His goal for those participating in his two-week Eco-Missions is two-fold: growing individual souls and saving the planet.

Through his homilies, school visits and weeknight lectures, the Oblate priest builds individual awareness of the link between the natural world and individual spiritual well being. Early during his visit parishioners are given a list of 26 practical suggestions for improving the environment and were asked to commit to at least one that they would then share publicly at the offertory.

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Priestly Ecology: Fr. Darrell Rupiper urges parishioners to care for Mother Earth March 7th, 2007

While Congress debates global warming, a Midwestern priest travels the US in an effort to convert people to creation care.

Read the article from the Laredo Morning Times (Available also in Spanish)

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