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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
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SUMMARY:World Day of Peace
DESCRIPTION:World Day of Peace 2026 falls on January 1\, the Solemnity of Mary\, Mother of God. Pope Leo XIV announced its theme as “Peace Be With You All: Towards an Unarmed and Disarming Peace.” \nRead Pope Leo’s Message for World Day of Peace 2026: click here.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/world-day-of-peace/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T070759Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Education
DESCRIPTION:This UN observance highlights education’s role in peace\, development\, and sustainable goals\, with past themes focusing on inclusion\, recovery from crises\, and emerging challenges like AI.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/international-day-of-education/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T032512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T032613Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/ash-wednesday/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260213T024327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T030043Z
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SUMMARY:A Lenten Journey of Prayer\, Hope\, and Accompaniment
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Jesuit Refugee Service\, this Lenten event calls us to deeper compassion\, to come shed light on the most vulnerable and open our hearts to God’s presence and love. \nWhen: March 5\nTime: US Pacific (PST): 5:00–6:00 AM | US Eastern (EST): 8:00–9:00 AM | Europe Central (CET): 2:00–3:00 PM | GMT: 1:00-2:00PM\nFormat: Online | Language in English\, Spanish\, and French. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/a-lenten-journey-of-prayer-hope-and-accompaniment/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T053420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T054033Z
UID:6752-1772928000-1773014399@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day is a global celebration held every March 8 to honor women’s achievements\, raise awareness about gender equality\, and advocate for women’s rights worldwide.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/international-womens-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T083541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T083641Z
UID:6762-1774051200-1774137599@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
DESCRIPTION:The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21 to commemorate the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa\, where police killed 69 peaceful protesters against apartheid pass laws\, and to renew global commitment to eradicating all forms of racial discrimination.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T093709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T094006Z
UID:6774-1774470600-1774474200@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Earth Hour
DESCRIPTION:Earth Hour is an annual global event organized by WWF\, held on the last Saturday of March\, where participants switch off non-essential lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. local time to raise awareness about climate change and environmental sustainability.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/earth-hour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T102455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T102455Z
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/palm-sunday/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T122841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T122841Z
UID:6794-1775088000-1775174399@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/holy-thursday/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T125420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T125420Z
UID:6805-1775174400-1775260799@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/good-friday/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T130403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T130403Z
UID:6815-1775260800-1775347199@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/holy-saturday/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T130947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T130947Z
UID:6825-1775347200-1775433599@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/easter-sunday/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T133406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T133406Z
UID:6835-1776816000-1776902399@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated on April 22 to raise awareness about environmental protection\, honor the planet’s health\, and promote sustainability efforts worldwide.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/earth-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T134533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T134533Z
UID:6845-1779580800-1779667199@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/pentecost/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T135605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T135605Z
UID:6855-1779667200-1779753599@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Feast of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat
DESCRIPTION:The Feast of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat\, celebrated on May 25\, honors the French saint (1779-1865)\, founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart\, who dedicated her life to educating girls\, establishing schools worldwide\, and promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/feast-of-saint-madeleine-sophie-barat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260106T140551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T140551Z
UID:6865-1781136000-1781222399@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Feast of the Sacred Heart
DESCRIPTION:Feast of the Sacred Heart is a solemnity in the Catholic Church celebrated on the Friday after the second Sunday following Pentecost\, honoring the infinite love and mercy of Jesus Christ symbolized by His Sacred Heart.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/feast-of-the-sacred-heart/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260108T004555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T004840Z
UID:6927-1783296000-1784159999@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:High-Level Political Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) serves as the central UN platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nEstablished in 2013 under the UN General Assembly and Economic and Social Council\, it replaced the Commission on Sustainable Development to provide political leadership on sustainable development. Annual meetings\, typically in July\, include ministerial segments and voluntary national reviews to track progress on commitments like Agenda 21 and Rio+20 outcomes.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/high-level-political-forum-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260109T052908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T052908Z
UID:6998-1785369600-1785455999@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:World Day Against Trafficking in Persons\, observed annually on July 30\, raises global awareness about the plight of human trafficking victims and promotes the protection of their rights\, as established by a 2013 United Nations resolution.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260109T062618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T062618Z
UID:7008-1786233600-1786319999@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples\, observed annually on August 9\, promotes awareness of Indigenous rights\, celebrates their cultural contributions\, and addresses challenges like marginalization and environmental protection\, as established by UN General Assembly resolution 49/214 in 1994.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260115T073526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T073526Z
UID:8399-1786233600-1786319999@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
DESCRIPTION:On 6 and 9 August 1945\, the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, respectively\, during World War II. The aerial bombings killed 150\,000 to 246\,000 people\, most of whom were civilians\, and remain the only uses of nuclear weapons in an armed conflict.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/atomic-bombings-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260115T091024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T091024Z
UID:8413-1788220800-1788307199@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
DESCRIPTION:Pope Francis established 1 September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation\, encouraging the Catholic community around the world to pray for our common home. \nThe day is inspired by Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical Laudato Si’\, which calls on “every person living on this planet” to care for our shared Earth.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/world-day-of-prayer-for-the-care-of-creation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260119T021356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T021356Z
UID:8978-1788220800-1788307199@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Launching of the Artisan of Peace Project
DESCRIPTION:The JPIC team invites all Sacred Heart religious and educational facilities to join our Global Peace Project\, “Being Artisans of Peace.” \nThis initiative fosters the four apostolic priorities—education\, JPIC\, spirituality\, and formation—while advancing UN Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace\, Justice\, and Strong Institutions (target: 2030). \nAmid challenges like limited justice access\, rising wars\, and weakening democracies\, the project builds peace in three dimensions—within oneself\, around oneself\, and globally—through prayer\, reflection\, action\, and advocacy.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/launching-of-the-artisan-of-peace-project/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260119T030956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T030956Z
UID:8990-1790640000-1790726399@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:World Day of Migrants and Refugees
DESCRIPTION:The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It is always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/world-day-of-migrants-and-refugees/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260119T040837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T041750Z
UID:9005-1791676800-1791763199@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:International Day of the Girl Child
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. \nAdolescent girls have the right to a safe\, educated\, and healthy life\, not only during these critical formative years\, but also as they mature into women. If effectively supported during the adolescent years\, girls have the potential to change the world – both as the empowered girls of today and as tomorrow’s workers\, mothers\, entrepreneurs\, mentors\, household heads\, and political leaders. An investment in realising the power of adolescent girls upholds their rights today and promises a more equitable and prosperous future\, one in which half of humanity is an equal partner in solving the problems of climate change\, political conflict\, economic growth\, disease prevention\, and global sustainability.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/international-day-of-the-girl-child/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260119T143944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T143944Z
UID:9010-1792195200-1792281599@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
DESCRIPTION:The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17th\, declared by the UN General Assembly in 1992 to promote awareness and action against poverty\, recognizing it as a violation of human rights\, rooted in the 1987 Paris gathering honoring victims of poverty\, and focusing on solidarity\, participation\, and ending social and institutional maltreatment with themes shifting towards care and co-created solutions.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/the-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260119T150625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T150625Z
UID:9020-1792454400-1792540799@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Feast of Mater Admirabilis
DESCRIPTION:The Feast of Mater Admirabilis (“Mother most admirable”) on 20 October is an important celebration for the Society of the Sacred Heart and a special day for prayer and reflection. \nThe Mater Admirabilis fresco in the Trinità dei Monti was painted in 1844 by a young postulant to the Society\, Pauline Perdrau. It depicts a young\, contemplative Mary with a distaff and spindle\, an open book at her feet.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/feast-of-mater-admirabilis/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260119T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T153353Z
UID:9030-1792454400-1792540799@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:JPIC Global Service Day
DESCRIPTION:The Global Service Day marks a vibrant celebration within the Family of the Sacred Heart\, held annually in honor of the feast of Mater Admirabilis on October 20. This day unites participants across the globe in a powerful wave of hope and service\, embodying the values of justice\, peace\, and integrity of creation. Through inspiring community activities—from environmental stewardship and educational support to prayer and solidarity—participants express their shared commitment to nurturing care for people and the common home.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/jpic-global-service-day/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260120T013651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T014000Z
UID:9041-1792540800-1792627199@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Janet Stuart RSCJ Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Janet Erskine Stuart\, RSCJ (1857–1914)\, born into the Anglican Church in Cottesmore\, England as the youngest of thirteen children\, embarked on a solitary quest for truth in her teens. This led her to convert to Catholicism at 22 and enter the Society of the Sacred Heart three and a half years later—a lifelong journey shaping her service. As a Religious of the Sacred Heart\, she held leadership roles\, including sixth Superior General\, but her writings best reveal her deep spirituality\, intellect\, vision\, and realism. Known as a charismatic leader\, born educator\, and ideal friend\, her works emphasize openness to individual differences\, holistic human development\, and above all\, God’s tender care for each person\, inspiring thousands today.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/janet-stuart-rscj-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260120T023056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T023056Z
UID:9054-1794873600-1794959999@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Feast of Saint Philippine Duchesne
DESCRIPTION:Rose Philippine Duchesne was born in Grenoble\, France\, in 1769. After preparing for her first communion at the Visitation convent\, she joined the cloistered order despite her missionary calling\, but the French Revolution closed it\, leading her to serve Grenoble’s destitute for a decade. In 1804\, she met Madeleine Sophie Barat\, forming an instant soul friendship; Philippine joined the Society of the Sacred Heart and sailed to the New World in 1818 with four companions. There\, she founded the first Catholic schools west of the Mississippi and grew the Society in the U.S.\, though frontier hardships delayed her dream of living among Native Americans until 23 years later with the Potawatomi. Despite physical and psychological tolls—and her self-doubt as a leader—she died in 1852 feeling a failure\, yet history honors her: Native Americans called her “the woman who prays always\,” her schools seeded a global network\, and the Society thrives internationally. Canonized in 1988\, she exemplifies enduring mission.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/feast-of-saint-philippine-duchesne/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20260404T102748
CREATED:20260120T024640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T024640Z
UID:9064-1795219200-1795305599@rscj-jpic.org
SUMMARY:Founding of the Society of the Sacred Heart
DESCRIPTION:The Society of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) was founded by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in Paris\, France\, on November 21\, 1800\, when she and three companions made their first vows\, establishing the “Ladies of Christian Instruction” with a mission to reveal God’s love through education\, especially after the French Revolution. This international Catholic community of women religious grew from this humble beginning\, eventually becoming the Society of the Sacred Heart\, spreading globally and focusing on education for spiritual growth. \nThe Society continues today as an international body of women religious\, known as Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ)\, dedicated to their founding mission of education and revealing God’s love.
URL:https://rscj-jpic.org/event/founding-of-the-society-of-the-sacred-heart/
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