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 →

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 →

Illinois General Elections

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Rose Mary Meyer

Illinois General Election November 6, 2018 Vote early if voting November 6 is not possible for you. Prepare, prepare, prepare!

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 →

National Voter Registration Day

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Rose Mary Meyer

How will you celebrate this day, especially if you are already registered to vote? Intensify your commitment to prepare carefully for your decisions regarding those running for office in Continue Reading →

World Day of Prayer for Creation

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Rose Mary Meyer

World Day of Prayer for Creation September 1 Creator of all, you are present in the whole universe, in the smallest and largest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness Continue Reading →