About LSJI
The Lasallian Social Justice Institute (LSJI) is a Regional formation program based on the Gospel and our Lasallian vocation to the promotion of social justice and service to the poor. Developed by Partners and Brothers, it is a response to the call from both grassroots Lasallians and General Chapters of the Brothers for programs that strengthen “association for educational services of the poor.”
Launched in 2004, the purpose of LSJI is to promote the continuing process of conversion to solidarity with persons in poverty and to provide an authentic response to the Gospel and our Lasallian vocation. It is designed to be experiential, educational, creatively practical and reflective. LSJI seeks to help participants draw closer to the world of the poor to be evangelized by them. LSJI embodies the Lasallian commitment to association for the educational service of the poor and the rights of children.
Course of Study
LSJI is open to all Lasallians who are engaged in Lasallian ministries across the Region.
LSJI consists of four integrated components:
- A face-to-face encounter with persons living in poverty
- An examination of the Lasallian tradition and the Church teachings on poverty and social justice, as well as sociological and economic commentaries on these issues
- A community of Lasallians who will pray together and further discern their Lasallian vocation
- An exploration of their roles in creating programs of social justice as catalysts for influence and change in their local ministries
Past locations and topics have included:
- Migrant communities in Homestead, Florida
- Urban communities in Chicago, Illinois and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Indigenous communities in Browning, Montana
- Environmental justice in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Human trafficking in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Immigration in Tucson, Arizona, and El Paso, Texas
“Immersive, powerful, educational.”
- Ivy Wick, Saint Mary’s Press, Winona, MN
News
Syracuse, New York, has been marked by deep resilience and persistent challenges. For decades, the city has held one of the highest child poverty rates in the nation. This year’s Lasallian Social Justice Institute (LSJI) sought to explore the realities surrounding child poverty and the work of hope. From July 20-24, 12 participants encountered the […]
Questions?
To learn more about LSJI contact Rebecca Mackisey, assistant director of education and formation, at rmackisey@cbconf.org or 202-529-0047 x 110.
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