The Franciscan Sisters of Peace, appalled at the senseless killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis, extend our sympathy as we mourn with his family, friends, and the nation. The array of actions of injustice perpetrated against people of color in our nation must cease. We will work together with all people of good will to eliminate racism and white privilege since we believe all are created in God’s image. We believe that every person, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, color, or religion is entitled to dignity and respect. The Franciscan Sisters of Peace are committed to the restoration of peace and justice for all.
Immigrants Held in Detention Centers For a number of years, our sisters have been working with First Friends of NJ & NY drawing attention to the plight of immigrant detainees in the Elizabeth Detention Center and three county jails in northern New Jersey. The Franciscan Sisters of Peace have a strong relationship with First Friends, since the mission ![]() The Franciscan Sisters and Associates provide support to First Friends through:
Human Trafficking Prevention ![]() In January 2010 a Presidential Proclamation set the month of January as “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention” month. In 2011 the President declared that this should be an annual observance since evidence indicated that modern day slavery abounds in our country and all around the globe. The Franciscan Sisters of Peace have joined other women's congregations in supporting LifeWay Network which has recently opened a Safe House in New York City to provide shelter and other services to women who have been rescued from sexual slavery.
Corporate Stance
Our congregation has voted unanimously in favor of a Corporate Stance against human Trafficking, which reads in part: “We, the Franciscan Sisters of Peace stand in opposition to all forms of human trafficking. We pledge ourselves to:
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LifeWay Network envisions a world in which human trafficking is abolished and every survivor is strong, connected and free.LifeWay Network joins the global movement against human trafficking by providing safe housing for women who have been trafficked and offering education about trafficking to the general public.
LifeWay Network confronts the reality of human trafficking every day by changing the future for women survivors through our Safe Housing Program and increasing awareness and engagement through our Education Program.
Since its founding in 2007, LifeWay Network has emphasized the power of collaboration in creating the slavery-free future we all envision. We believe in bringing people together to form community and address a global issue with significant local impact. Human trafficking occurs around us. It affects people in our neighborhoods. We must join together to end slavery today and empower survivors to reclaim a life of freedom.
The Franciscan Sisters of Peace have created a small fund called th
Usually these requests for funds would apply to ministries in which one of our sisters is presently involved. Former association with a particular ministry would also be eligible for funding. |