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Missionary Oblates join faith,business & human right groups to urge Congress to Support U.S. Embassy in Cuba. July 20th, 2015
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Missionary Oblates joined more than 28 diverse organizations including our partner organization,Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) in issuing a joint statement urging Congress to support the establishment of a U.S. embassy in Cuba.
The statement reads, “The establishment of embassies is not an endorsement of a foreign government. It is simply a platform from which to engage host country government officials, members of civil society and business groups.”
Read the statement here: Support for a US Embassy in Cuba FULL HOUSE and SENATE (1)
Why Pope Francis Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ Should be on the Reading List of Every CEO. July 17th, 2015
Fr. Seamus Finn, OMI has written a new article on Huffington Post called, Why ‘Laudato Si’ Should be on the Reading List of Every CEO.
“There will be many interpretations of this Encyclical. Even before its release, detractors denounced it as political and economic “meddling”, a “rehash”, and a full frontal assault on fossil fuels. But I remain hopeful that more forward-thinking CEOs will hear the deeper ideas he is proposing. Pope Francis is clearly extending an invitation to corporate leaders who authentically wish to be a part of the solution to help heal the world.”
Read the entire piece at Huffington Post
Missionary Oblates in Zimbabwe: “borehole for clean water” is a lifeline delivered. July 14th, 2015
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Fr. Charles Rensburg,OMI with Bhomela community leaders in Zimbabwe
Recently, a Catholic parish of St. Mary of Sorrows in Virginia,United States donated to the local community in Bhomela in Zimbabwe. This generous gift has enabled people of Bhomela to get a borehole for clean water supply and help in development of local farming initiatives during the prolonged dry season. Bhomela community is a mission church for the Zimbabwe Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
“Many children suffer from water-born diseases as well as malnutrition in Bhomela area. This borehole project will go a long way in alleviating these problems and developing ‘self-help’ initiatives in solving local problems,” says Zimbabwe Missionary Oblate, Fr. Charles Rensburg, OMI speaking on behalf of the local community.
“Words cannot begin to describe the community’s joy in having received a ‘life-line’ of water for the whole village. The borehole will be maintained by the local Catholic community whilst at the same time, complete access has been given to the whole village of over 3000 people.”
Oblate JPIC: Shared Commitment to Serve the Poor and Vulnerable July 10th, 2015
Oblate JPIC Office has positive and long-standing partnerships with other like-minded organizations. The U.S. Province supports these partners and collaborates with them to advance social justice ministry.
Since June 2015, Oblate JPIC staff has met in person and via conference calls with some of these organizations to explore more opportunities for collaboration. The meetings have focused on sharing areas of common effort and learning about new initiatives and programs. The expertise of each organization allows us to accomplish more.
All of these partners have active presence where Missionary Oblates are already working, so Oblates are glad to have them as partners.
Some of our partners are:
- Latin America Working Group (LAWG): As a trusted voice on Latin American issues and related U.S. policy, LAWG focuses on U.S. policies towards Latin America and promotes human rights, justice, peace and sustainable development throughout the region. See more at: www.lawg.org
- Catholic Rural Life (CRL): This group uses the teachings of Jesus Christ to advocate for social, economic, and spiritual development of rural America. For more: https://catholicrurallife.org/
- Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA): As a research and advocacy organization, WOLA has a mission to advance human rights and social justice in the Americas. More at http://www.wola.org/
- Jubilee USA: is a long-time advocate for debt cancellation for the world’s poorest countries. Jubilee USA advocates that money saved by debt cancellation can go to initiatives like making healthcare more accessible and affordable, preventing and treating HIV/AIDs, and protecting women and children who often suffer the most. More at http://www.jubileeusa.org
Oblate JPIC is hiring a full time Communications Coordinator! July 7th, 2015
Job Opening – Communications Coordinator
Terms: Full Time Employee
Experience: Minimum 2-3 years relevant work experience
Location: Washington, DC
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Compensation: Competitive and excellent benefits
Expires: August 14, 2015
Organization
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate – Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Office is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator. The Office of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation coordinates social justice ministry and advocacy efforts in the United States of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate on behalf of the interests of the poor and abandoned in the U.S. and 65 countries where the Oblates are in mission.
Job Overview
The Communications Coordinator assists in developing and implements the organization’s communications and outreach strategy. The communications coordinator will ensure that all Oblates JPIC communications; website, print, social media, event resources reflect and support the Missionary Oblates JPIC strategic mission and goals. Communications Coordinator will report to the JPIC Director and the Associate Director.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary website editor and publisher. Maintain and updating the JPIC website weekly with stories related to the mission of the JPIC office. Maintenance of website links and content on the permanent pages. Ensure all content posted follows best practices.
- Managerial responsibility for the JPIC Report newsletter. The work will include proofing, editing and writing some newsletter content. Coordinate other staff, writers, and printers to meet newsletter-publishing schedules and achieve quality production.
- Manage Social Media channels. Maintain and update JPIC Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Blog accounts. Post context to social media accounts and make social media calendar as needed in line with best practices to drive organization strategic mission and goals.
- Represent, as requested the JPIC office at selected meetings of national organizations, which Oblates support.
- In coordination with the JPIC Director and Associate Director, support the mission on corporate responsibility. Work includes proxy voting and filing corporate resolutions. Provide a timely report about corporate engagements.
- Report, as requested to the JPIC Director and Associate Director on the communications strategy.
- As needed edit content for Action Alerts on specific issues.
- Supports major office annual events and initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned by the JPIC Director and Associate Director.
Key Skills and Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree minimum required.
- Minimum 2-3 years experience with non-profit organizations or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in newsletter production.
- Experience with website content management.
- Proficient in social media platforms.
- Excellent writing and strong communications skills.
Preferred
- Have some familiarity with Social Teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Prefer some social justice and advocacy experience.
- Experience in coordinating diverse outreach programs. Bilingual(English/Spanish) preferred.
- Ability to work well in a team and independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft office.
Please send your resume and list of references to aponce@omiusa.org
