Sisters act for cash bail and prison reform
The U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph joins with The Bail Project to dismantle racism and eliminate the use of cash bail in the United States criminal legal system.
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Racial Justice
We are committed to deepen awareness of our complicity and work toward dismantling interlocking systems of oppression. These are the latest stories of how we and our partners are working for racial justice.
Violence in our lives
I am angry, saddened and disturbed by the weeks of violence that have been forced into my life. Uvalde, Buffalo, Costa Mesa…and nightly in Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia…. I can go on and on.
Sisters support the confirmation of Jackson for Supreme Court
Now that the Senate Judiciary Committee has nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court, we request that the Senate to hold a respectful, thorough and swift confirmation process for Judge Jackson.
Never Stop Learning!
What would it be like if all of us celebrated this Black History Month as a reminder that there is always more to learn and enjoy from the rich diversity of the Body of Christ?
Introducing Developing Diverse Voices
We believe that we should do all we can to help elevate others’ voices, especially those who come from under-resourced communities. To that end, the leadership team has created the Developing Diverse Voices curriculum.
Join us in supporting the Build Back Better Plan
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act. Now the Senate needs to pass the bill, and your advocacy is needed. Please take action with us.
Help us protect voting rights
The right to vote is foundational to our form of government. Voting allows citizens to have a say in decisions that affect our lives and to be fairly represented by officials who are responsive to our needs.
Help Stop Environmental Racism in Cancer Alley
We invite you to take action by sending an email to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asking them to revoke the permits for Formosa Plastics.
The Congregation Confronts Racism
As police shootings and immigration policies have shined a spotlight on racism in the United States recently, our congregation has made confronting and dismantling racism a priority. While we advocate for change in our society and work to examine our personal biases, we have also been grappling with our own congregational history.
May I Speak Out … Against Racial Injustice
At that same meeting, the sisters called us to “bold conversation and prophetic action” to work toward dismantling systems of oppression. And I realized my silence was more than just a slip-up — it was part of perpetuating injustice.