Congregational Stances

The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in accordance with our mission and core values of freedom, education, charity and justice, have taken the following congregational stances.

Death Penalty (2001)

We stand in opposition to the devaluation of human life by capital punishment and the use of violence to exact retribution from the perpetrators of violent acts.

Immigration Reform (2010)

Conscious of the present suffering and injustices experienced by our 21st century immigrants and with an awareness that our current United States immigration policy is morally unacceptable, seriously flawed, and out of date, we proclaim and affirm our commitment to comprehensive immigration reform.

Nonviolence (2014)

Throughout our history, we have engaged in peacemaking, envisioning a world where all persons live in dignity.

Human Trafficking (2014)

We oppose the trafficking of human persons, a form of modern day slavery, for any purpose whatsoever. We stand in solidarity with all who work to eliminate this tragic evil.