As members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, we stand with the other more than 1300 leaders of Catholic sisters nationwide as we make this statement:
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) joins with the world in praying for peace after witnessing the violence and lawlessness yesterday in our nation’s capital. We are deeply concerned about the state of our country and the future of our democracy. Our hearts ached as we watched these despicable actions that threaten not only to destroy the seat of our government but to rend the bonds that unite us. We commend and thank the members of Congress who courageously continued their service to the nation last night even amid the chaos.
In our increasingly divided nation, we renew our commitment to the common good and pledge to take up the challenge to use our energy to repair our democracy and contribute to the work of building a more perfect union. We invite all people of good will to join us and we call on our elected leaders to point the way.
As you prepare to welcome the New Year, you are invited to reflect on the theme of Pope Francis’ message for the observance of the 54th World Day of Peace- A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace.
Our congregation voted unainmously in favor of a Corporate Stance agains human trafficking;
"We, the Franciscan Sisters of Peace stand in opposition to all forms of human trafficking.
We pledge ourselves to:
Chapter of Mats, June, 2012
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January 11 - February 8
The Franciscan Sisters of Peace and Associates have been gathering together remotely each evening (Monday through Friday) at 7 pm ET to pray Evening Prayer. We are doing this to encourage one another and to pray for those who are currently ill with the Coronavirus, for those who have died and their families, and for our first responders. We find this an excellent way to stay connected amid these “lockdown” times. Let us continue to trust in God that all will be well.
Please stay safe and stay well.