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.
Coming Soon: Guide to CSocD64
JCoR created a guide to the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64). It provides background information on CSocD 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.
March Global Community Hour: Clean Water and Sanitation
We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 March 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 6: Clean water and sanitation. This is an especially timely topic as in March, the United Nations will also be observing World Water Day with a focus on “where water flows, equality grows.” Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. 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 March 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.
February Global Community Hour: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Click on the following link to access the prayer on SDG 9 (available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 13 February 2026, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (New York, Bogotá, Havana, Lima) / 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. The focus of this month is SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industry, and foster innovation. 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 February 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.
Online Prayer & Education Programme for Peaceful Elections in Uganda
On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the JCoR Network-Uganda will be hosting an online workshop from 4:00pm-6:30pm East Africa Time (GMT+3). The programme will focus on both prayer and education for peaceful elections in Uganda. The theme of the session will be: “Commit your Way to the Lord; Trust in Him and He Will Act” (Psalm 37:5). Click on the following links to access materials from this education and prayer session: session programme presentation on Electoral Processes in Uganda by Mr. Kasule Mohammed, Uganda Electoral Commission Novena prayer for peaceful elections Intercessory prayers for peaceful elections
January Global Community Hour: Affordable & Clean Energy for All
Click on the following link to access the prayer on SDG 7 We are pleased to invite you to JCoR’s Global Community Hour on Friday, 9 January 2026, from 7:00-8:00am (Guatemala City, Mexico City) / 8:00-9:00am (New York, Bogotá, Havana, Lima) / 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 beginning a series of gatherings focused on HLPF review themes, starting with SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. This is an especially timely topic as in January, the United Nations will also be commemorating the International Day of Clean Energy with a focus on clean energy for all. Therefore, we are especially inviting individuals to share their experience in ministry to ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all. 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 January 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.
