Section:
ministries
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The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia share sponsorship of ministries with other congregations.
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Each ministry is incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Murphy Initiative for Justice and Peace
1001 W. Joppa Road
Baltimore, MD 21204
(410) 823-8585 (ext. 244)
www.PFMjpi.org
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Begun in October 2002; advocates strongly from and for a truly contemplative stance toward all of life.
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Brings together members of 13 religious congregations to advocate as one voice for social justice issues.
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Networks with local groups and other faith traditions for justice and peace education, action, and/or advocacy.
Mother Seton Academy
724 South Ann Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 563-2833
Msaca@archbalt.org
www.mothersetonacademy.org
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Opened in 1993 by six religious congregations
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Offers tuition-free alternative middle school
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Provides personal attention through small classes
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Includes extended day program with recreation and supervised study
TRANSITIONS
(Transitional Programs for Women)
920 West 2nd Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 328-6702
jdhonekamp@qwest.net
www.help4women.com
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Founded in 1986
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Provides housing and support services for women and children
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Myriam's House of Transition — residential program
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Transitional Living Center — apartment housing in community setting
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Women's Drop-In Center — safe accessible day center
Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center
1216 NE 65th Street
Seattle, WA 98115-6724
(206) 223-1138
ipjc@ipjc.org
www.ipjc.org
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Founded in 1991
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Sponsored by 16 religious congregations and collaborates with Catholic, ecumenical, interfaith, and other organizations
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Promotes just structures in church and world with a particular focus on the Pacific Northwest
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Includes research, education, and advocacy on behalf of justice and peace
Drexel Neumann Academy
1901 Potter Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
http://www.teacherweb.com/PA/Drexel
NeumannAcademy/SchoolHomePage/
SDHP1.stm
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Founded in 2006
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Cosponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Neumann College, St. Katherine Drexel Parish
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Provides a Catholic elementary school education in a multicultural environment
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Uses multiple intelligence instruction with Franciscan Values
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Provides students with extended school day and extended school year
