In the face of the crisis in Iran, we call on our government to pursue ongoing dialogue and diplomacy and to exercise the self-control that is needed.  A military solution is no solution.  Rather it produces retaliation and increased hostility and hatred.  As people of faith, we say no to war, no to violence, no to the dehumanization of our sisters and brothers wherever they may be — in the Middle East, at the border, in prison and everywhere that the dignity of the human person is threatened.  We believe in a God of peace who calls us to act nonviolently to create a better world for a...

Faced with the United States' targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani of Iran we remain committed to promoting peace and nonviolence in every way we can, especially by praying for peace and nonviolence in our world. We also urge contacting elected members of Congress to promote peace building efforts with Iran, and not an escalation towards war which would lead to indescribable suffering.

Beatrice Haines, OLVM, Social Justice Coordinator

Sisters at Victory Noll sent cards to their Senators, on November 21st, urging them to support Senate Resolution 404 to keep the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement.  This action was rooted in our belief that the Earth and all Creation is One, a Gift from our loving God.  We further believe that international cooperation is crucial in addressing the world-wide climate crisis that threatens all life forms on planet Earth.  Since the mid 1990's Victory Noll Sisters have made an intentional commitment to care for the Earth.  This commitment has become even more urgent today as we  grow in...