The IPJC (as the Center is called) is sponsored by eight religious congregations ministering in the Northwest, including the Religious of the Sacred Heart. The mission of the center is to promote just structures and systemic change, with a special emphasis on the economic injustices that affect women and children . While the Center does offer consciousness raising programs for Teen Agers, (such as the Seattle Urban Plunge program), it is also initiated a very successful spirituality and empowerment program for adult women called WEAVERS: Women's Experience and Voice Expressed in Ritual and Story. Now in its fifth year, WEAVERS has involved over 2500 women at 50 sites and led to the creation of a book of women's rituals and a companion tape, called We are Sisters. In addition, the center publishes a journal A Matter of Spirit which provided theological reflection, social analysis and tools for practical action on justice issues.

"Who I am is, in large measure, a result of RSCJ influence," Linda says, "With a Sacred Heart education comes the gift of being part of a world©wide family. I ask myself "How can I best use this gift for the sake of the poor in our world?" To learn more about Linda's work, feel free to contact her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .