Justice, Peace & the Integrity of Creation
Impelled by the spirit of Jesus Christ, the pursuit of justice, peace and integrity of creation is at the heart of what it means to be a School Sister of Notre Dame. Our charism reflects a call for social justice rooted in the Gospel message and Catholic social teaching.We call ourselves and others to embody gospel values and live the social teachings of the church. Working toward the enablement of persons and the promotion of human dignity, we contribute to positive systemic change.
For more information about the Office of Peace and Justice, contact Sister Jeanne Wingenter.
Immigration Links:
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc.
The Advocates for Human Rights
Energy of a Nation: Immigration Resources
National Immigration Week (USCCB)
American Civil Liberties Union
Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope: A Pastoral Letter Concerning Migration from the Catholic Bishops of Mexico and the United States 11/2002
When did we see you a stranger and come to
your help?
- Matt. 25:39
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY STATEMENT
We, the School Sisters of Notre Dame of the
Mankato province, who are committed to transforming the world through
education, believe in the dignity of each human person made in the image
and likeness of God. We stand in solidarity with our immigrant sisters
and brothers. With the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,
we support comprehensive immigration reform which includes a path to
earned legalization, family reunification, worker protections and an
effective humane border policy.
- April, 2006
FOCUS ON IMMIGRATION IN LIGHT OF THE CALL TO SOLIDARITY…
we hold all in common – giving, receiving and choosing what is
best for the whole….we are convinced anew that education is the
concrete expression of our solidarity with all….Eucharist calls
us again and again to reconciliation and solidarity among ourselves
and with all Creation….we are ready to lay down our lives to
be bread that is blessed, broken and shared for the life of the world.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame of the Mankato Province are compassionate
about and feel compelled to further our charism through prayer, education
and action in solidarity with immigrants during.
- February 2008
