From United States Members of the Sisters of Charity Federation
As girls spiritual and members of the Sisters of Charity Federation in america, we’re dedicated to serving essentially the most weak. United in mission, we embrace our calling to answer the wants of these dwelling in poverty and on the margins, whereas additionally caring for our frequent house.
We will now not be silent as we witness abrupt and devastating coverage adjustments that threaten the well-being of our communities, significantly essentially the most weak amongst us. Our religion, together with the values our nation was based on, calls us to behave in solidarity with all folks, particularly those that endure injustice, exclusion, and hardship. As members of Congress, you bear the profound accountability of shaping insurance policies that mirror the ethical values of justice, compassion, and respect for human rights and human dignity.
We urge you to acknowledge your ethical authority in making selections that impression the lives of numerous people. Your votes and actions matter—they outline our nation’s character and decide whether or not we uphold the rules of decency, equity, and humanity. Moreover, we should acknowledge that we’re a part of a world neighborhood, with shared sources and a deeply interconnected economic system. Our nation can’t afford to be isolationist; our insurance policies should mirror our accountability to have interaction with and assist our shared humanity.
Rooted within the Gospel and the teachings of our Catholic religion, we uphold the inherent dignity of each particular person, created within the picture of God. We name upon you to:
- Prioritize insurance policies that shield and uplift the poor, the marginalized, and the oppressed.
- Advocate for simply immigration legal guidelines that respect the dignity of migrants and refugees.
- Promote environmental insurance policies that safeguard our frequent house for future generations.
- Guarantee equitable entry to healthcare, schooling, and fundamental human wants for all.
- Reject divisive rhetoric and laws that devalues human life and dignity.
We stand in solidarity with all our sisters and brothers who search a extra simply and compassionate world. We implore you to face with us in advocating for insurance policies that mirror the core values of human rights and human dignity, justice, and peace. Allow us to transfer ahead along with a dedication to the decision to like, to welcome the stranger, and to look after each other.
Sincerely,
Daughters of Charity, Province of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton | Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise | Sisters of Charity of New York | Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth | Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill | Sisters of Charity of Our Woman of Mercy | Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
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Contact:
James Rowe
Sisters of Charity of New York
6464259107
[email protected]
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this article are these of the authors and don’t essentially mirror the official coverage or place of RNS or Faith Information Basis.
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