Peace & Justice Commission - Archdiocese of St Louis

12/05/2025

The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force - Archdiocese of St. Louis is hosting a unique event that not only PAYS people for their unwanted guns, but RECYCLES the metal into gardening tools for community gardens. 9 - 11 AM on Dec. 13 at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish

Nuns Against Gun Violence

11/05/2023

This week, we took about 80 teens and chaperones to El Paso, Texas for the Border Mass and to learn more about migration and Catholic Social Teaching.

Sacred Heart Church, El Paso, TX Thank you so so much for having us! It was an amazing and meaningful experience!

Saint Louis University Aquinas Institute of Theology Thank you for sharing your students with us!

Archdiocese of St. Louis

08/06/2023

Happy birthday, Archbishop Rozanski! Say a prayer for our shepherd today.

07/31/2023

The ”Addressing Gun Violence” Summit had an amazing turn out. Thank you to all who attended and who shared their stories and knowledge with us! What was your favorite part of the summit? What did you learn from our speakers?

07/30/2023

Faith leaders, healthcare professionals, community activists and more came together on Saturday to address gun violence.

07/24/2023

We are so excited to be working with Rabbi Scott, but will miss Cheryl more than she will ever know!

Last week, we were delighted to visit with several of our partners including representatives from National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis, Peace & Justice Commission - Archdiocese of St Louis, Empower Missouri, MO Equity Education Partnership, and Cultural Leadership. These meetings were full of promise and opportunity! We are stronger together!

Pictured below: Scott Shafrin and Cheryl Adelstein brainstorming with Heather Fleming of the Missouri Equity Education Project and Tamyka Perine from Cultural Leadership.

06/27/2023

Please consider joining us!

06/07/2023

The Peace & Justice Commission was honored to pray outside of the prison gates with many other faithful Catholics during Michael’s last moments on earth. We are a pro-life Church from conception until natural death.

The state of Missouri has executed Michael Tisius.

Over the years, Michael developed a deep love for Jesus and a profound faith, which he expressed through his artwork. This is one of his drawings, and a quote.

“My faith has taught me that through Jesus I am forgiven and loved. As my scheduled date becomes closer, I try to lean heavily on that and keep in mind that He has my best interest at heart. At the end of the day all I have is my faith and that is the only thing I can take with me.” -Michael Tisius

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The death penalty is evil. And it is a contradiction of the Gospel. It denies the power of Christ to redeem, restore and transform every human being.

May every one of us do all that we can to abolish the death penalty, once and for all.

[here’s a link to the powerful article on Michael’s faith - by Laura Kosta in St. Louis Review — https://t.co/QD75czBe2h]

06/06/2023

🕖In 24 hours the State plans to kill to show us that killing is wrong. Please join MADP at a local ex*****on watch and show solidarity to those facing the ultimate punishment in Missouri. 🛑

05/01/2023

The Peace & Justice Commission thanks former Commissioner Fr Mike Lydon, former Commissioner Fr Carl Scheble, Fr Scott Jones and Fr John Brockland for their willingness to help lead us into the next phase of All Things New. Our prayers are with you all!

Territories of the three vicariates are being developed