The blending of faith and social justice is very natural to Br. Mark, who is the "JPIC Animator" for our province. JPIC is an acronym among religious communities that stands for justice, peace, and integrity of creation. The JPIC Animator is responsible for generating spiritual movement and growth with justice, peace, and integrity of creation.

One way that Br. Mark works to promote justice and peace is by maintaining FranciscansForJustice.org, a dedicated website to Catholic social teaching from a Franciscan perspective. This project provides resources for both lay and religious alike.

Some helpful resources available on FranciscansForJustice.org include weekly bulletin announcements, toolkits, letters to political leaders, and action alerts. Topics like immigration, restorative justice, human trafficking, the death penalty, gun control, nuclear energy and care for creation are emphasized on the website. Br. Mark works diligently to provide updated and timely news on these important topics.

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