Welcome to Martha Justice Ministry Blog!
Darlene O’Leary, Coordinator of the Martha Justice Ministry: Embracing our Neighbour and our Common Home, works with the Core Group to support CSM Leadership, local communities, Associates, and others in deepening the Martha commitment to Catholic Social Teaching, the Living Universe Story, and right relationships. She advocates on behalf of the Sisters of St. Martha for social and ecological justice at global, national, regional, and local levels. Darlene collaborates with partner organizations, represents the congregation at events such as COP-15, participates in public justice initiatives, and, as the SC Federation UN Liaison, regularly attends UN meetings.
We invite anyone interested in staying informed about key events and campaigns to follow this blog—we will keep you updated!
TURN DEBT INTO HOPE Petition!
Mon, Nov 17th, 2025
The Jubilee 2025 Turn Debt into Hope campaign calls on wealthy countries to end the unjust debts that poorer countries have had to pay due to exploitation and neo-colonialism.
CANADA'S CLIMATE FAIR SHARE campaign
Mon, Nov 17th, 2025
Ahead of COP30 the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention, which will take place this year in Belem, Brazil, organizations in Canada are signing on to support Canada’s Climate Fair Share campaign.
SEASON OF CREATION 2025 RESOURCES
Mon, Nov 17th, 2025
The Season of Creation is an annual ecumenical celebration that takes place from September 1 to October 4. It is a celebration of creation through prayer and action that calls us into a deeper relationship with God, Mother Earth, and all species. This year’s celebration was special in many ways!
UN Commission for Social Development (CSoCD62)
Fri, Mar 8th, 2024
While a heavy winter storm prevented our MJM representation from getting the full experience of UN Commission for Social Development (CSoCD62), I was able to get a sense that it was an important gathering that strongly reinforced the importance of civil society engagement on social policy issues.
Martha Justice Ministry 2023 Highlights
Wed, Dec 20th, 2023
When I think about the past year for Martha Justice Ministry, I’m amazed! We have been part of so many networks, coalitions, campaigns, and events this year, all responding to needs in our communities and our world.
Jimmy Walters, UN Federation NGO, in Antigonish
Tue, Jun 27th, 2023
On the week of June 12-16, the Marthas hosted the Sisters of Charity Federation Leadership Gathering at St. Francis Xavier University. Jimmy Walters, the UN NGO Representative for the Federation was invited to join in some of the discussions, and I had the fun task of being Jimmy’s chauffeur and tour guide for some of that time. Apart from some flight challenges (and lost luggage), it was a wonderful experience!
JPIC Atlantic/Religious of Atlantic Canada Conference – May 2023
Thu, May 25th, 2023
On May 18-21, several Marthas and members of the Martha Justice Ministry Core Group participated in the joint Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation (JPIC) and Religious of Atlantic Canada (RAC) conference in Halifax. The event was called “The Word Beyond: A Conference with Ilia Delio.”
COP15 Reflection
Mon, Feb 6th, 2023
Darlene is reflecting on her participation in the UN Conference on Biological Diversity (COP15) in Montreal in December 2022.
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