Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary signed on in support of the following endorsements for justice:
Oct. 2: Sisters of Charity, BVM supported a petition to add the Feast of the Mystery of Creation on September 1 to the Roman Catholic calendar on the first Sunday of September. UISG-USG Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Commission, Laudato Si’ Movement, and Laudato Si’ Research Institute sent a petition to the Dicastery for Divine Worship, Vatican.
Oct. 9: The BVM Council signed onto a faith-based statement in support of sustainable investing describing reasons the faith community is actively involved in applying religious values and principles, as well as fiduciary concerns, to investment decisions. Many faith-based groups received a letter from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee alleging their work to undertake investor stewardship on climate change may violate anti-trust laws. Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility sent statements to members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
Oct. 12: The BVM Congregation supported a letter calling for a permanent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, suspension of U.S. weapons transfer to Israel, and diplomacy to address the root causes of the conflict. Sisters of Mercy of the Americas sent letters to members of the U.S. Senate.
Nov. 4: Sisters of Charity, BVM joined other organizations in a letter urging President Joseph Biden to make federal executions impossible through several immediate actions including pledging to support and sign the Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act that abolishes federal and military death penalty laws in the United States, removes the possibility of death sentences, and mandates fair resentencing of those currently on federal and military death rows. Death Penalty Action sent a letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States.
Nov. 25: The BVM Council signed onto a letter urging the Biden administration to take action to protect human rights and democracy defenders in Central America, those seeking asylum at the U.S./Mexico border, and migrants who have built a life in the United States. Root Causes Initiative sent a letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States.
Feb. 14: Sisters of Charity, BVM signed on to a letter urging the Trump administration and the U.S. Congress to reinstate the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and resume refugee resettlement, restore humanitarian assistance, and ensure that faith-based communities can continue to serve refugees according to their faith traditions. Interfaith Immigration Coalition sent a letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States; Marco Rubio, Secretary of State; Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security; and members of the U.S. Congress.
Feb. 17: The BVM Congregation joined other organizations to endorse the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act and urged support from members of the U.S. Congress. The Act protects areas providing safety and sanctuary for immigrants and others from immigration enforcement actions by agents or officers of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Sensitive areas include care facilities, government buildings, places of worship, playgrounds, schools, social service organizations, and other places. National Farmworkers Ministry endorsed this effort with many other organizations to communicate with members of the U.S. Congress.
March 7: The BVM Council supported an Investor Statement for Just Immigration Reform that called on the U.S. Congress to enact comprehensive and just immigration reform that protects all stakeholders and fosters long-term economic growth. This investor statement also encouraged the business community and investors to push back on executive orders and enforcement practices that harm our immigrant neighbors and that threaten the health of the economy. Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility prepared the investor statement for members of the U.S. Congress, businesses, and investors.
March 18: Sisters of Charity, BVM signed on to a letter urging the U.S. Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) while negotiating a budget resolution. Cuts jeopardize children’s health care access and coverage, reduce support for health systems that serve children, and force states to cut services that impact children’s mental and physical health. First Focus Campaign for Children sent letters to members of the U.S. Congress.