<![CDATA[PASSIONIST SOLIDARITY NETWORK - Learn]]>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:10:04 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Called to Compassion: A Statement of Faith and Solidarity]]>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:53:25 GMThttps://www.passionistsolidaritynetwork.org/learn/called-to-compassion-a-statement-of-faith-and-solidarity
As followers of Jesus Christ, we, The Passionists of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, cannot be indifferent when human life is treated as disposable and communities are wounded.

​Our Passionist vocation calls us to keep alive the memory of the Passion of Jesus Christ, not only as devotion, but as discipleship. 
The Gospel calls us to a love that protects life, refuses cruelty and insists on the dignity of every person. 
We affirm without hesitation that every human person is sacred, made in the image and likeness of God: immigrant and citizen, young and old, welcomed and excluded. No one is outside the reach of God’s love.

When any person’s life is taken, when any child is harmed or separated from those who love them, when any family is shattered by fear or loss, the Body of Christ is wounded.

We believe the Crucified Christ is present in the suffering of human people, and we recognize Christ’s Passion is present in the contemporary sufferings of humanity. 

We mourn the deaths of Alex Pretti, Renee Good and every life lost through violence, entrusting them to the mercy of God. 

We pledge our prayers and solidarity to all those in Minneapolis and beyond whose hearts are heavy in this time of grief and fear.

We pray for conversion of heart, our own and the world’s, so that truth, compassion and peace may prevail.

May the Crucified and Risen Lord draw near to all who mourn, and may Mary, Mother of Sorrows, comfort every wounded heart.


The Passionists of Holy Cross Province
The Passionists of St. Paul of the Cross Province
]]><![CDATA[Internship Opportunity with the Passionist Solidarity Network]]>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:06:41 GMThttps://www.passionistsolidaritynetwork.org/learn/internship-opportunity-with-the-passionist-solidarity-network
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Position: Community Engagement Intern
Duration: One Year
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025

Are you a graduate student in theology or social work passionate about fostering community, faith,
and connection?

The Passionist Solidarity Network invites you to join us as a Community Engagement Intern
supporting a vibrant new initiative.

The Passionist Solidarity Network’s mission is to engage the Passionist family – vowed and lay –
in the social ministry of the Passionist provinces of Holy Cross and St. Paul of the Cross, serving the
United States, Canada, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. We provide education and create resources
about key social issues, within the context of the Passionist Charism, and advocate on a variety of
significant issues of importance to local and international communities.

About the Role:
Over the course of a year, you will work under the guidance of the Passionist Solidarity Network to initiate
and establish a monthly coffeehouse at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Centre. This space will serve as a
welcoming, faith-centered gathering point for the local community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and host monthly coffeehouse events
  • Engage with community members in meaningful conversations
  • Foster an environment of deep listening and support
  • Develop and grow an evolving network of local partners and participants
  • Create opportunities for spiritual reflection, listening, and community building

Qualifications:
  • Graduate or upper-level undergraduate student in theology, social work, or related field
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Passion for community building and social justice
  • Ability to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment

We Offer:
  • Experience in community outreach and faith-based programming
  • Supervision and mentorship from experienced leaders in the Passionist Charism
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Pittsburgh communities
  • Stipend available

If you are committed to creating spaces of hope, listening, and support, we want to hear from you!

Apply today!
Send your resume and cover letter to Michael Nasello, Director, Passionist Solidarity Network at jpic@passionist.org.
]]><![CDATA[Feast of St. Francis of Assisi // La celebración de la fiesta de San Francisco de Asís]]>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:30:00 GMThttps://www.passionistsolidaritynetwork.org/learn/feast-of-st-francis-of-assisi-la-celebracion-de-la-fiesta-de-san-francisco-de-asisToday we finish our Season of Creation celebration on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Fr. Pat Brennan, C.P. and his dog Rosie share a blessing of the pets.

​La celebración de la fiesta de San Francisco de Asís marca el fin de la Temporada de la Creación por este año. Como es tradicional, habremos una bendición de los mascotas celebrada por el P. Patricio Brennan, C.P., y su mascota, “Rosie”.
]]><![CDATA[Messengers of Hope: World Day of Migrants and Refugees]]>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:52:36 GMThttps://www.passionistsolidaritynetwork.org/learn/messengers-of-hope-world-day-of-migrants-and-refugees
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​This year, the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) takes place on October 4-5 to coincide with the Jubilee of Migrants.

This day invites us to reflect on the dignity, resilience and hopes of those who leave their homes in search of safety, opportunity and peace. We are called to recognize their challenges and their contributions, and to renew our commitment to building communities of welcome where no one is a stranger.

This reflection is not just an invitation to awareness but a call to action. Our faith reminds us that the presence of Christ is revealed in those who suffer, especially in migrants and refugees whose lives bear the weight of hardship and uncertainty.

As Passionists, we are committed to keeping alive the memory of Christ’s Passion by standing with those who suffer today. Christ’s Passion is not just history. It lives on in those “crucified” by injustice and oppression.

In solidarity with Pope Leo and our bishops, we are called to accompany our migrant brothers and sisters with compassion.

As St. Paul of the Cross said, “Love is ingenious”—and love must lead us to creative ways to welcome those seeking safety and hope.

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]]><![CDATA[​What future are you cultivating?]]>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.passionistsolidaritynetwork.org/learn/what-future-are-you-cultivating
As we approach the end of the Season of Creation 2025, we are reminded that the seeds of tomorrow’s world are already within us. This sacred time invites us to notice how God’s Spirit stirs in our hearts, guiding us toward care for Earth, one another and all creation.

​Every act of reverence, every choice to nurture life, every step toward justice helps the future unfold from within.

​What future are you cultivating this Season of Creation? 🌱✨
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