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The Congregation of Jesus (CJ), a UN-registered NGO, is the CJ's global mission for justice and policy advocacy, bringing the voice of faith-based civil society to multilateral decision-making processes and serving as a key coordinating mechanism that connects the CJ's grassroots initiatives with global policy advocacy. It facilitates collaboration between regions, amplifies local voices, and ensures that collective actions effectively contribute to international efforts to e

For Sister Sarah, this spiritual groundedness was essential during the recent historic transition of our institute. She shares that witnessing our branches unite as the Congregation of Jesus felt like the ultimate realization of a 400-year-old vision. Reflecting on this milestone, she captures the spirit of our success: "It really feels like Our Founder's dream come true... we are one in hearts and minds".

The winter has been long and cold, albeit with a couple of fantastic weekend snowstorms to bring some excitement. January’s snowstorm saw students moving to online learning and others working from home. In February, students got a proper snow day off from their studies. For both snowstorms, Central Park was filled with families and kids sledding down hills, throwing snowballs, building snowmen, and letting their dogs frolic in the freshness.

Blessing for Sarah Rudolph IBVM, Sept 16, 2025. On this day 178 years ago, some of our sisters landed here to begin a new mission. I ‘m sure when they left Ireland, they went with blessings, encouragement and much love. We are giving that today to Sarah as she leaves for New York city and the United Nations, sent by the joint leadership of IBVM and CJ as we head into formal union in the ministry of God’s people and for God’s people around the world. We are sending her to im

Director of the Mary Ward Centre, Audrey Ferrer, attended the international IBVM Safeguarding Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from June 1st...