Sister Susan Francois, CSJP
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Sister Susan Francois, CSJP
@susanfrancois.bsky.social
Blessed to be a Sister of St Joseph of Peace. Posts are mine and do not represent any group


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Sharing this reflection that I gave at the formation weekend for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

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Choosing Active Love over Indifference
True confession… Sunday’s Feast in the Catholoc tradition (Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe) is not my favorite. My relationship with Jesus is more as teacher, b…
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November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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We join Pope Leo XIV and our brother Bishops in denouncing the inhumane and unjust treatment of our immigrant brothers and sisters. We call for an end to harmful rhetoric meant to instill fear and create division.

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November 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
We approved this statement at our Leadership Team meeting this week
We join Pope Leo XIV and our brother Bishops in denouncing the inhumane and unjust treatment of our immigrant brothers and sisters. We call for an end to harmful rhetoric meant to instill fear and create division.

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November 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Climate justice is a life issue. As Pope Leo says:

"We must continue, then, to denounce the dictatorship of an economy that kills

.... the deterioration of the environment and of society affects the most vulnerable people on the planet)."
(Dilexi Te 92 & 96)

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Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis finds
Fallout from increased emissions linked to president’s ‘America First’ policies expected to most affect those in poor, hot countries
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November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Spend 10 min to watch this opinion video from three brave people who experienced detention and are telling their story. Systemic cruelty is the point. We cannot be silent.

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Opinion | We Came Here Legally. ICE Locked Us Up Anyway.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
So many stories. We cannot be silent. The detained loved ones of many of the visiting families I have met at Delaney Hall were following the immigration process, contributing the economy and living peaceful lives when they were essentially kidnapped by ICE agents.

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Church and College Leaders Work to Free a Detained Afghan Student
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November 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
From a non-Catholic writer: "a pope’s moral witness can — and should — still matter to Christians of every tradition....

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Opinion | Pope Leo Doesn’t Want to Be the Anti-Trump. But He Is.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I have said it before and I will say it again: the world needs more dance parties. 💃 🕺 💃 🕺 💃 🕺

Joy is resistance.

(This post brought to you by an evening dancing with my CSJP sisters and associates at our community assembly)
November 16, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Speaking from Cop30, Jamaican economist Mariama Williams said historical injustices must be confronted and addressed.

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...

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Hurricane Melissa a ‘real-time case study’ of colonialism’s legacies
Destruction in Jamaica shows why climate justice cannot be separated from reparatory justice, campaigners say
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November 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We cannot be silent. Grateful to our brothers Bishops for this strong statement in support of human dignity and against the indiscriminate mass deportation of our immigrant kin.

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Catholic Bishops Rebuke U.S. ‘Mass Deportation’ of Immigrants
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November 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Fourteen years ago today on 11.11.11, I professed my perpetual vows as a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace.

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November 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Praying and standing in solidarity with the families and our migrant kin detained in Delaney Hall this Sunday morning.

We began at 7 am in prayer on the theme Holy Resistance, led by Rev. Shannon Smythe.

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November 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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IASJ’s next 50 years depend on our collective action. This December, join us at the Gala or give today to fuel campaigns that hold corporations accountable: givebutter.com/iasjlegacy
IASJ's 50th Anniversary Celebration!
We cannot challenge corporate power by ourselves! IASJ does not receive support from corporations, which means we rely on generous contributions from individuals like you. Thank you for joining the pu...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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This Vocation Awareness Week, we honor the women and men religious whose faith and conviction have guided IASJ’s mission. Their prophetic witness continues to inspire our work for justice, equity, and the common good.
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
May we who are made in the image and likeness of God, imperfect as we are, strive to mirror God's excessive seeking for goodness, light, love, and peace. May we never give up on ourselves or one another. May we be steadfast like God is steadfast. Amen.

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Steadfast & Extravagant God
“In the absence of holiness, You are still God. You are steadfast.” This morning, I prayed with these words from the song Steadfast by singer songwriter Leslie Jordan. A good reminder w…
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November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Finding some time this morning to pray with Dielxi Te, Pope Leo's Apostolic Exhortation
October 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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More than 150 Catholics, including religious sisters, brothers, clergy, lay people and students gathered outside the Delaney Hall inmigrant detention center in Newark this morning for a powerful prayer and blessing.

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October 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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More than 150 Catholics and friends joined in prayer at Delaney Hall today as part of the national #OneChurchOneFamily movement. Newark Bishop Manny Cruz offered the closing blessing
October 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Plans are coming together for our October 22 Prayer and Blessing at Delaney Hall in Newark as part of the One Church, One Family national Catholic day of public witness. We will be joined by Catholic Sisters, parishes, students, ministry leaders, and local organizations. forms.gle/aRgdkGK2b94p...
October 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Every Sunday morning at 7 am we gather for an ecumenical prayer service outside Delaney Hall the private for profit migrant prison in Newark.
October 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Saturday update from Delaney Hall detention center in Newark. Dropped off donations collected by the Sisters to support families. You can donate to orgs providing assistance: First Friends NJ/NY, Cosecha NJ & Action 21
October 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
My double sided sign is ready for tomorrow
October 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
So many stories. We cannot be silent.

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Nory Doesn’t Go to School Here Anymore
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October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM