We are a group of 24 non-governmental organizations that are accredited to collectively represent over 200 congregations of Roman Catholic women and men Religious at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York. For centuries, congregations of Religious have served those who have been rendered poor, vulnerable, oppressed, and marginalized by existing global systems. Through our membership in JCoR, we have united with our sister and brother organizations to enhance collaboration among our members–at UN Headquarters and around the world–in our common mission: to improve quality of life for people living in poverty and to enhance our stewardship of the natural environment.
The primary aim of our collaboration is to strengthen the capacity of our members to address the root causes of poverty, violence, and environmental degradation.
We work toward this goal by coordinating national, regional, and global efforts of Religious to call on local and national leaders for a just, equitable, and rights-based implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN’s Agenda for 2015-2030.
Guide to the 2026 HLPF
JCoR created a guide to the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). It provides background information on the HLPF as well as vital details for participation. The guide is available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish and can be found on our conference engagement guides webpage. We encourage you to explore this resource and share it with your networks.
Upcoming and Recent Events
Visit our events page for a complete list of our upcoming activities, where you can also access resources and recordings of past events. Check out our Google calendar to view forthcoming regional events and Global Community Hours.
November Global Community Hour: Ending racism and all forms of discrimination
We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 November 2026, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Havana, Lima, New York) /10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). Check your local time here. This meeting is part of a series of monthly online gatherings for Religious from around the globe to come together in prayer for our world and to shine a light on the most pressing justice issues emerging in your respective nations and regions. The theme for this month is ending racism and all forms of discrimination. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience working to end racism and all forms of discrimination. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish interpretation will be available. Click here to register. Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday, 13 November and for future “Global Community Hour” gatherings! Click on the following links to view the Global Community Hour flyer in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
October Global Community Hour: End Hunger and Nourish Tomorrow
Click here to access the Prayer for Ending Hunger and Nourishing Tomorrow. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 October 2026, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Havana, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York) /10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). Check your local time here. This meeting is part of a series of monthly online gatherings for Religious from around the globe to come together in prayer for our world and to shine a light on the most pressing justice issues emerging in your respective nations and regions. In recognition of World Food Day (16 October), the theme for this month is ending hunger and nourishing tomorrow. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience working to end hunger and promote healthy and sustainable food systems. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish interpretation will be available. Click here to register. Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday, 9 October and for future “Global Community Hour” gatherings! Click on the following links to view the Global Community Hour flyer in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
September Global Community Hour: Peace for everyone, everywhere, every day
Click here to access the reflection and prayer for peace. For additional information on Artisans of Peace please visit their website or access the presentation here. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 11 September 2026, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (Bogotá, Havana, Lima) / 9:00-10:00am (New York) /10:00-11:00am (Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires) / 3:00-4:00pm (Central Africa time) / 6:30-7:30pm (India Standard time). Check your local time here. This meeting is part of a series of monthly online gatherings for Religious from around the globe to come together in prayer for our world and to shine a light on the most pressing justice issues emerging in your respective nations and regions. In recognition of the International Day of Peace (21 September), the theme for this month is investing in peace for everyone, everywhere, everyday. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in peacebuilding. As usual, all voices and justice concerns are welcome in this communal space. Sisters, Brothers, priests, lay associates, and partners in mission are all welcome! English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish interpretation will be available. Click here to register. Please contact communications@jcor2030.org with any questions. We will convene in this manner on the second Friday of each month. We hope you and your members will join us on Friday, 11 September and for future “Global Community Hour” gatherings! Click on the following links to view the Global Community Hour flyer in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Prayer for Venezuela and Colombia: Currents of solidarity to keep hope alive
Oración por Colombia y Venezuela: Corrientes de solidaridad para mantener viva la esperanza En medio de la incertidumbre, la esperanza también se hace oración y solidaridad. Será un Día de Oración y Solidaridad por Colombia y Venezuela, para recordar a quienes han sufrido, para estar al lado de las comunidades afectadas y para fortalecer, como Iglesia, los lazos de solidaridad que sostienen la vida y las esperanzas de nuestros pueblos. Fecha: Lunes, 24 de agosto de 2026 Hora: 5:00 p. m. (Ciudad de México) 6:00 p. m. (Bogotá, Colombia) 7:00 p. m. (Caracas, Venezuela) 8:00 p. m. (Brasilia, Brasil) Haga clic en el botón “reproducir” que aparece a continuación para escuchar la meditación guiada destinada a mantener viva la esperanza en nuestros corazones y a sembrar las semillas de esa esperanza en todas nuestras comunidades: Vea la grabación: Prayer for Colombia and Venezuela: Currents of solidarity to keep hope alive Amid the uncertainty, hope also takes the form of prayer and solidarity. Let us come together to pray for Venezuela and Colombia: to remember the victims, to stand with affected communities, and, as a Church, to strengthen the bonds of solidarity that sustain life and the hope of our people. Date: Monday, 24 August 2026 Time: 5:00pm (Mexico City) 6:00pm (Bogota, Colombia) 7:00pm (Caracas, Venezuela) 8:00pm (Brasilia, Brazil) Click the “play” button below listen to the guided meditation for keeping hope alive in our hearts and planting seeds of that hope throughout our communities: Oração pela Colômbia e pela Venezuela: Correntes de solidariedade para manter viva a esperança No meio da incerteza, a esperança assume também a forma de oração e solidariedade. Será um Dia de Oração e Solidariedade pela Colômbia e pela Venezuela, para recordar aqueles que sofreram, para estar ao lado das comunidades afetadas e para reforçar, enquanto Igreja, os laços de solidariedade que sustentam a vida e as esperanças dos nossos povos. Data: Segunda-feira, 24 de agosto de 2026 Hora: 17h00 (Cidade do México) 18h00 (Bogotá, Colômbia) 19h00 (Caracas, Venezuela) 20h00 (Brasília, Brasil)
