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Oblate JPIC office welcomes new intern Sister Nathanael Lee. September 3rd, 2015
The Missionary Oblate JPIC office is proud to welcome Sister Nathanael Lee as JPIC intern beginning September 1. Sr. Lee is from South Korea and is a member of the Little Servants of the Holy Family, a congregation based in Korea.
Sr Lee attended Catholic University of Korea.We are excited to have Sr. Lee join our staff team. She will be voluteering her time to support our JPIC social justice ministry especially Eco-Spirituality, Climate Change, Anti-Nuclear Power and best practices in social justice organization.
Welcome Sr. Lee and best wishes in your studies.
Order to Release Immigrant Central American Families from Detention. July 28th, 2015
A federal judge in California has ruled that President Obama Administration policy of detention of immigrant mothers and children is a violation of an earlier court settlement and that the families should be released. These immigrant families were put in detention after being caught crossing the U.S/Mexico border illegally. Majority of these immigrant mothers and children are fleeing violence in Central America.
The Missionary Oblates JPIC applauds this decision. Other Faith, Immigrant Rights and Labor groups have welcomed the decision to release immigrant families from detention.
Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, auxiliary bishop of Seattle and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration said: “I welcome the ruling of the court and urge the administration to comply with it expeditiously.”
The Bishop added, “There are humane alternatives to detention which would ensure that families avail themselves of the court process but also are able to access legal and social service assistance.”
In March, Archbishop Gustavo Siller of San Antonio, Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, auxiliary bishop of Seattle and Bishop James Tamayo of Laredo, Texas visited families at the detention center in Dilley, Texas. The Bishops called for an end to the detention of families and the use of alternative forms of detention.
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
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
