Some issues are so crucial that our Sisters feel it vital to speak with one voice, as a united Community of Women Religious. Our Corporate Stances are public statements that embody our dedication to the issue addressed.
All of our Sisters studied and voted upon each of our Congregation’s Corporate Stances. Each of us is dedicated to prayer and action in support of these issues in our world.
We, Dominican Sisters of Peace, claiming our mission to preach Truth, stand in support of human rights for immigrants. Aligned with our third Chapter Commitment, we “Promote justice through solidarity with those who are marginalized, especially women and children, and work with others to identify and transform oppressive systems.” The current immigration system is so broken that it denies immigrants basic human and civil rights. We call for comprehensive immigration reform that would provide additional and viable legal avenues for immigration, reunite legalize undocumented persons and establish opportunities for permanent residency.
(Ratified in 2011)
Charged with our Congregational commitment to preach truth with hope in God’s promise for our future, the Peace & Nonviolence Committee of the Dominican Sisters of Peace and Associates creates environments of peace by promoting non-violence, unity in diversity, and reconciliation among ourselves, in the Church and throughout the world. For more information, including how to join our Peace and Non-Violence committee, email Sr. June Fitzgerald, OP, at june.fitzgerald@oppeace.org.
We, the Dominican Sisters of Peace, proclaim our mission to be a prophetic voice in solidarity with the poor, the marginalized and the oppressed. We, along with our Dominican Associates, commit our support to efforts to end human trafficking.
(Ratified in 2013)
Charged with our Congregational commitment to preach truth with hope in God’s promise for our future, the Peace & Nonviolence Committee of the Dominican Sisters of Peace and Associates creates environments of peace by promoting non-violence, unity in diversity, and reconciliation among ourselves, in the Church and throughout the world. For more information, including how to join our Peace and Non-Violence committee, email Sr. June Fitzgerald, OP, at june.fitzgerald@oppeace.org.
In the U.S., we will advocate for common-sense gun control laws such as requiring universal background checks before purchasing arms; banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; promoting strategies to prevent gun violence; and providing adequate financial resources to establish mental health programs for victims and perpetrators and prevention programs for at-risk people.
(Ratified in 2014)
Charged with our Congregational commitment to preach truth with hope in God’s promise for our future, the Peace & Nonviolence Committee of the Dominican Sisters of Peace and Associates creates environments of peace by promoting non-violence, unity in diversity, and reconciliation among ourselves, in the Church and throughout the world. For more information, including how to join our Peace and Non-Violence committee, email Sr. June Fitzgerald, OP, at june.fitzgerald@oppeace.org.
The Dominican Sisters and Associates of Peace are committed to reducing the impact of global climate change. We support actions, programs and legislation on all levels to protect Earth’s climate, with particular concern for the negative impact affecting the lives of the poor.
(Ratified in 2016)
We, the Dominican Sisters of Peace and Associates, respect the dignity of human life from conception to natural death. Therefore, we believe that the death penalty should be abolished because it is contrary to our Catholic faith. We urge immediate commutation of all death sentences and passage of legislation to repeal all statutes authorizing capital punishment.
(Ratified in 2019)
Charged with our Congregational commitment to preach truth with hope in God’s promise for our future, the Peace & Nonviolence Committee of the Dominican Sisters of Peace and Associates creates environments of peace by promoting non-violence, unity in diversity, and reconciliation among ourselves, in the Church and throughout the world. For more information, including how to join our Peace and Non-Violence committee, email Sr. June Fitzgerald, OP, at june.fitzgerald@oppeace.org.