We are deeply saddened by the execution of federal prisoner, Daniel Lewis, on Tuesday, July 13, 2020. Lee's lawyers tried multiple appeals to halt the execution, but ultimately the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 early Tuesday that it could move forward. A key principle of Catholic Social Teaching is respect for human life and Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is contrary to the Gospel. We join with the growing numbers of people in our country, who strongly oppose the death penalty as a means of saying that killing is wrong..

Sr. Beatrice Haines, OLVM Social Justice Promoter

Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice in Washington, facilitated Sisters in Indiana signing a letter to Senator Mike Braun. The letter urged Senator Braun to support additional funding to ensure a safe process for voting during the Pandemic. States need the additional funding in order to provide the precautions necessary to protect those who want to exercise their right to vote, especially the most vulnerable among us.

Sr. Beatrice Haines, OLVM Social Justice Promoter

 Thirteen Sisters from 12 different Religious Congregations located in Indiana and Michigan met in Adrian, Michigan, early last week for two days. They are each social justice promoters for their communities. These Sisters' ministry is focused largely on facilitating learning and action around social issues facing our communities, country and world today.

I am a new member of this group and attended this annual gathering for the first time. It was very energizing and enlightening. We came away with a commitment to work on a discernment tool in relationship to the upcoming elections. What are t...