About Us

About Us

The vision for Project IRENE began at the LCWR (Leadership Conference of Women Religious) Region 8 autumn 1994 gathering. Members identified the most pressing need to be nonviolence as related Continue Reading →

Recommended Websites

Recommended Websites

Who are my elected representatives? www.elections.il.gov Where can I find telephone numbers for State agencies, boards, commissions, etc.? www3.illinois.gov/teledirectory Where can I connect with the governor of Illinois? www.illinois.gov/gov What’s Continue Reading →

Project IRENE Liaisons

Project IRENE Liaisons

The Project IRENE liaisons, one representing each Congregation, act as community organizers and are a vital part of Project IRENE. The role description for Project IRENE liaisons is sent to Continue Reading →

Tillings

Tillings

Educating/Advocating Continuing education of Congregation members and associates occurs through the alerts distributed by the Project IRENE liaisons, annual gathering and ongoing support of Project IRENE liaisons, preparation of LCWR Continue Reading →

Celebration of Women’s History Month

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Rose Mary Meyer

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker hosted a Women’s History Month Celebration this morning {March 21} at the state capitol, honoring the work of Continue Reading →

Minimum Wage Increase in Illinois

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Rose Mary Meyer

Minimum Wage Increase in Illinois The current amount for minimum wage in Illinois is $8.25 an hour. This amount has been in effect since 2010. For a person Continue Reading →

Human Trafficking Ritual

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Rose Mary Meyer

Human Trafficking Ritual 2019 Instrumental Contemplative Music Opening Prayer Creator of All, in your image you created each of us. You interconnected us as Universe beings to love Continue Reading →

Information About Voting Records, Bills Introduced

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Rose Mary Meyer

Checking Voting Records How did your Illinois (Springfield) Senator and Illinois (Springfield) Representative vote on a particular bill? Visit the website: www.ilga.gov Go to the left hand side Find Search Continue Reading →

International Day of the Child, October 10

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Rose Mary Meyer

Every year we celebrate the International Day of the Child. How will we honor children on this day especially? How do we champion their rights? How do we empower Continue Reading →