We are a group of 23 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.
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.The primary aim of our collaboration is to strengthen the capacity of our members to address the root causes of unsustainable development.
Guide to UNPFII25
JCoR created a guide to the 25th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII25). It provides background information on UNPFII 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.
May Global Community Hour: Partnerships for the Goals
We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 8 May 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 preparation for this year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), we are facilitating a series of gatherings focused on HLPF review themes. This focus of this month is SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience with working in partnership to achieve the sustainable development goals. 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, 8 May 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.
Webinar: Synodality: Walking in Hope
¿Hacia dónde camina nuestra esperanza? La Resurrección no es solo un evento del pasado, es la fuerza que hoy nos impulsa a ensanchar la tienda y derribar los muros que nos separan. Caminar en sinodalidad es hacer realidad esa esperanza, reconociéndonos compañeros de camino en una Iglesia que escucha, abraza y se renueva. Te invitamos a nuestro Webinar: Sinodalidad, Caminando en esperanza Tendremos la alegría de reflexionar junto al P. Gabriel Naranjo Salazar, CM, quien nos ayudará a descubrir cómo abrir nuevos horizontes en nuestras comunidades. Fecha: 21 de abril, 2026. Horario: 18:00 a 20:00 hrs (Centro de México). Asegura tu lugar aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/k8_7vVW5SDGQwDB7kqOL_g Al inscribirte, recibirás un correo de confirmación con los detalles para el acceso. ¡Hagamos camino al andar! Where is our hope leading us? The Resurrection is not merely an event of the past; it is the force that drives us today to enlarge the tent and tear down the walls that separate us. Walking in synodality means making that hope a reality, recognising one another as fellow travellers in a Church that listens, embraces and renews itself. We invite you to our webinar: Synodality: Walking in Hope We look forward to reflecting together with Fr Gabriel Naranjo Salazar, CM, who will help us discover how to open up new horizons in our communities. Date: 21 April 2026 Time: 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm (Central Mexico Time) Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/k8_7vVW5SDGQwDB7kqOL_g Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with access details. Let’s make our way as we go!
April Global Community Hour: Sustainable Cities & Communities
Click here to access the prayer for SDG 11. We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 10 April 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 preparation for this year’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), we are facilitating a series of gatherings focused on HLPF review themes. This focus of this month is SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. 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, 10 April 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.
Webinar: Schools as Builders of Peace
¿Y si el aula fuera el primer lugar donde aprendemos que la paz es posible? Nuestras escuelas no son solo edificios de ladrillo y libros; son ecosistemas de encuentro donde cada relación es una oportunidad para tejer justicia y esperanza. En tiempos desafiantes, elegir el diálogo y la resolución fraterna de conflictos es nuestra mejor lección. Te invitamos al Webinar: “Escuelas constructoras de PAZ”. Un espacio para escuchar los brotes de esperanza que ya están naciendo en las comunidades de: Maristas Teresianas Consolata (JCoR) Carmelitas del Sagrado Corazón ¡Hagamos de la educación el lenguaje de la paz! Fecha: 17 de marzo, 2026. Horario: 18:00 a 20:00 hrs (Centro de México). Al registrarte, recibirás un correo con el enlace para unirte. ¡Te esperamos para construir juntos! #EducaciónParaLaPaz #CIRM #VidaReligiosa #JCoR #EscuelasDePaz What if the classroom were the first place where we learn that peace is possible? Our schools are not just buildings made of brick and books; they are ecosystems of encounter where every relationship is an opportunity to weave together justice and hope. In challenging times, choosing dialogue and fraternal conflict resolution is our greatest lesson. We invite you to the webinar: “Schools as Builders of PEACE”. A space to hear the seeds of hope already sprouting in the communities of: Sisters of Mary Company St. Teresa of Jesus Justice Coalition of Religious Carmelites of the Sacred Heart Let’s make education the language of peace! Date: March 17, 2026. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Central Mexico Time). When you register, you will receive an email with the link to join. We look forward to building this together with you! #EducationForPeace #CIRM #ReligiousLife #JCoR #SchoolsOfPeace
