Racial Equality

Statement from the JPIC Team of the Sisters of Christian Charity

The Sisters of Christian Charity join in solidarity with all who cry out against racism in all its forms. We are profoundly troubled by the unjust murders of numerous sisters and brothers of color in our recent history.  We mourn with our communities of color who have faced this injustice too often in our country.  We are saddened by the continued  denial of rights for people of color in so many areas of life - in health care, employment, education, immigration,  housing, and criminal justice.  The well- being of ALL humanity in the United States depends on ALL of us dismantling the systemic and cultural realities of racial injustice and white privilege that have long divided and continue to divide our nation. We are not yet “one nation under God with liberty and justice for ALL”.
As women religious we are committed to the Gospel call, “That ALL may be one…” (John 17:21) and to the charism of inclusivity of our foundress Blessed Pauline, who said: “Let me carry a fire of love in which ALL hearts may be enkindled”. We pray for unity and healing and for an ALL embracing love that will hear the cry of our sisters and brothers who are victims of injustice and inequality.  We commit to being allies by raising our voices and taking bold actions to end racial inequality in our country as we rebuild “the beloved community”, the kingdom of God here on earth. We ask God’s blessing on the work that lies ahead of us individually and as a community to recommit to the values of respect and justice for ALL.  “We are called to act with justice, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with our God.    (2020)