The Father Ray Herman Peace and Justice House Residents strive to live in a way that promotes justice and encourage others on campus to be aware and active about bringing change to the injustices taking place in today's world. This community hosts weekly meetings as part of the Peace and Justice Community at Loras to discuss social justice issues, raise global and local social justice awareness, advocate for peace, and sponsor service and charity fundraisers. The Father Ray Peace and Justice House works in conjunction with Campus Ministry.
Events throughout the Year:
Movie/Discussion Nights
Creative Community for Non-Violence, Washington, D.C. Trip - This trip combines the two “feet” of service--direct service and social change. The team stays at the Community for Creative Non-Violence shelter near the U.S. Capitol. They serve the homeless and marginalized of the D.C. area in schools, soup kitchens, and other social service agencies; as well as make opportunities to lobby in Congressional offices and visit with those who do so professionally on behalf of the poor. The week ends with a retreat with Jonah House Faith and Resistance Community.
10,000 Villages
Global Awareness Week - Global Awareness Week focuses on making students and the community aware of everything going on around us. We are called to Be More by sharing the gifts God has given us as well as be stewards of God's creation both humanity and the environment.
Fair Trade
School of the Americas (SOA) Social Action Trip - A trip to Ft. Benning, GA to protest the School of the Americas
Many other events and issues come up throughout the year.
