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Congregational Public Statements by Date Published
Dominican Sisters Committed to Seven-Year, Seven Goal Path toward Ecological Sustainability
This Central Illinois-based congregation of Dominican Sisters is one of many hundreds of congregations of Catholic religious women and men around the globe publicly committed to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. The platform is Pope Francis’ call to the church to lead the global transformation necessary to reduce the threat of climate change. On November […]
Scientists and Catholic Leaders Call on President Biden to Work for a World Free of Nuclear Threat
May 12, 2021, Adrian, Michigan – The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters endorses the following statement by scientists and Catholic leaders, encouraging President Joseph Biden to work toward a world that is free of the nuclear threat. The statement is in alignment with the Corporate Stance, adopted by the Sisters in 2007, calling […]
The Sacred Right to Vote Must be Protected
May 7, 2021, Adrian, Michigan – In anticipation of the National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day on Saturday, May 8, 2021, we Adrian Dominican Sisters endorse the joint statement issued by the National Black Sisters’ Conference and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious on the critical importance of ensuring that all people – […]
Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa Call for Responsible Gun Ownership
SINSINAWA, Wis.—Disturbed by escalating violence in the United States, the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa approved a corporate stance in April supporting responsible gun ownership. A corporate stance is a public statement which is the result of prayer, study, reflection, and discussion by members of the congregation. It is taken in regard to an issue of […]
Adrian Dominican Sisters Call for End to Violence against Asian Americans
March 22, 2021, Adrian, Michigan – The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following statement, calling for an immediate end to the violence against Asian Americans and people from the Pacific Islands, and for the enactment of strong legislation against these hate crimes. We join in the national call for an immediate […]
Leaders of Congregations of Michigan Catholic Sisters Call for Ron Weiser’s Removal as Chair of the Michigan Republican Party and Resignation as Regent of the University of Michigan
March 29, 2021, Adrian, Michigan – The leaders of Congregations of Catholic Sisters in Michigan – including the Adrian Dominican Sisters – issued the following statement in response to Ron Weiser’s offensive statement on Michigan’s top three elected women officials. As women of faith whose congregations have served the people of Michigan – men and […]
Statements Calling for Removal of President Trump from Office
January 8, 2021, Adrian, Michigan – In response to President Donald Trump’s incitement of his followers to violence at the U.S. Capitol, the General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following statement: As leaders of a Catholic congregation of more than 500 Dominican Sisters whose lives are committed through public vows to following […]
Statements on the Siege of the US Capitol Building
Dominican Sisters of Adrian January 6, 2020, Adrian, Michigan – The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following statement in response to the unfolding events today at the U.S. Capitol Building. Like other Americans around the country, we are horrified by the events at the Capitol, iconic home of our nation’s representative government. As […]
Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa Approve Anti Racism Corporate Stance
SINSINAWA, WI – The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa announce the approval of a corporate stance for antiracism. A corporate stance is a public statement which is the result of prayer, study, reflection, and discussion by members of the congregation. It is taken in regard to an issue of human concerns, gospel values, and/or societal systems. […]
Adrian Dominican General Council Writes Letter of Support to Governor Whitmer
The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters wrote a letter to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in response to the uncovering of an alleged plot by a group from Michigan to kidnap her and instigate a civil war. The text of the letter appears below. October 9, 2020 Dear Governor Whitmer, We are appalled and […]
