Thomas Awiapo encourages the gathering to continue the work for justice.

 

 

Joyce Ruhaak, ministry associate with the Peace and Social Justice Office, calls the roll of graduates of the JustFaith, Engaging Spirituality, and Peace & Justice Institute programs. Eighteen people completed the Just Faith formation program. Six participated in Engaging Spirituality and four in the Institute.

 

 

Tom Garlitz, Peace and Social Justice Ministry Director, presents the Pax Joliet Award to John St. Laurent, recognizing his tireless work to end global poverty.

 

 

Sister Juanita Ujcik, OSF gives her acceptance speech for the Pax Joliet Award. Sister Juanita was recognized for her long time efforts in jail ministry and criminal justice reform.

 

 

Fr. Ray Lescher accepts the Pax Joliet Award for his years on the front lines in the struggle for racial justice.