From 3 to 5 February, at the General House, Rome, the International Commission on Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC) held its first meeting. The Commission consists of:
Fr. Alfredo Velarde, MS, from Argentina, Fr. Thomas Htang Shan Mong, MS, from Myanmar, Fr. Francisco Mbambi Tchipindo, MS, from Angola, Fr. Joseph G. Bachand, MS, and Fr. Henry Przeździecki, MS. This Commission discussed, among other things, how to implement Decision No 8 of the General Chapter of 2012, concerning Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation, and how to prepare for the celebration of 2015 devoted to this issue in our Congregation. The session was opened by Fr. General. Suggestions from the deliberations of the Commission will be submitted for approval to the General Council.