Joan Brown

Sr. Joan Brown is a Franciscan sister of the Rochester, Minn., community. Her Kansas farm roots, our New Cosmic Story, Franciscanism and multicultural experiences in New Mexico inform her work as executive director of New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light.

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Jun 04, 2020

'I can't breathe' — the words that haunt us

"I can't breathe" is the most desperate plea for life. "I can't breathe" is a plea for another human to come to aid, to be compassionate, to stand with and act in a desperate moment.

Jul 03, 2019

Reflections on the burning cathedral

Nov 13, 2018

In global climate, see the forest and trees

Sep 03, 2018

Sisters of Earth: hopes and dreams

Dec 11, 2017

Prioritize holy sites like Bears Ears

Oct 31, 2016

Showing up for Mother Earth when so much seems hopeless

Aug 11, 2016

Colonialism's reach into the present

Jun 16, 2016

Laudato Si' anniversary: For what do we cherish enough to act?

May 04, 2016

Inspiration from mother witnesses of Earth, in the true spirit of Mother's Day

Apr 21, 2016

Earth Day 2016 is monumental: Call for action and prayer

Jan 26, 2016

When it comes to the environment, are we providing bread or stones?

Nov 23, 2015

Planting good seeds in the fertility of the mind: Rise up to the Paris climate pledge

Aug 27, 2015

Climate change is on the 'front burner' now

Aug 20, 2015

Being an integral part of the communion of struggle

Jun 23, 2015

Don’t go back to sleep

Apr 22, 2015

Earth Day: As we struggle with realistic hope

Apr 08, 2015

Extracting industries unite sisters and brothers across continents

Feb 23, 2015

Seeds of justice, human rights and environmental protection grow amidst rocky soil

Dec 22, 2014

Growing into oneness

Nov 19, 2014

The Good News of caring for God's creation