Justice & Peace
Justice and Peace
Our Commitment to Justice and Peace
Our founder, Father John Baptist Debrabant, encouraged the first sisters to be mindful of the poor as they began their work and mission “to be at the heart of world revealing God’s love.”
We Holy Union Sisters hold sacred our charism of union and hear it now as an urgent call to live in solidarity, interdependence, and justice with all peoples and cultures. We advocate on behalf of women and children; we work for the integrity of creation and collaborate with others to change oppressive systems and structures. (Collegial Assembly Document 2005)
A Prayer for the Gulf Oil Crisis
The massive devastation in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of the BP Oil rig explosion will continue to affect people and the ecosystems for years to come. Let us be united in prayer for all those affected by this disaster.
UNANIMA International
As Holy Union Sisters our desire for union impels us to collaborate with others. As members of the Non-Governmental Organization, UNANIMA International, we work at the United Nations with other congregations of religious women to bring about systemic change. You can now subscribe to the monthly UNANIMA Newsletter in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish by visiting the new website and clicking on the Subscribe button on the top right hand corner. Here is the link to the new UNANIMA International website.
Stop the Demand
- to affirm the dignity of all human beings
- To eliminate factors that drive global trafficking and prostitution
- To change language that trivializes and dehumanizes the reality of women and children
- To publicize comprehensive awareness campaigns linking demand and human trafficking
- To promote the implementation of effective laws that criminalize the buyers of sex
International Youth Day
As members of UNANIMA International, United Nations events hold special meaning for Holy Union Sisters. August 12, 2010 is International Youth Day. Did you know that Youth are defined by the United Nations as being between the ages of 15 and 24?
Contacting Your Lawmakers
By Phone: Call the House Switchboard at 1-202-224-3121 and ask for your Congressperson’s office. For information on how to email your representative and senator use these web sites:
Congress.org With your 5 digit zip code you can get all the necessary contact information for all your elected federal officials. With a 9 digit zip (or street address) you can find your state and local representatives as well.
Thomas In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, who established the Library of Congress from his personal collection, this site gives legislative information.