Social Justice | Sisters of the Divine Compassion

The Divine Compassion Social Justice Board identifies, informs and recommends engagement strategies that address mission-related social justice topics locally, nationally and internationally. Issues related to the environment and climate change, immigration, family unity, treatment of refugees, as well as local, national and world-wide injustices, and government policies and practices are among the RDC Community's top priorities.

The Board engages members of the Community to participate in effecting change through a range of actions, including individual and Community-wide prayer, films and lecture series, conservation activities, letter and postcard writing campaigns, as well as participating in rallies and demonstrations designed to bring greater attention to significant issues.

Whether in-person, nonviolent action or virtually by joining with other organizations to advocate for change and responsible action, members of the Social Justice Board also participate in local and national elections by providing issue related information as well as when and where to vote.

Reflecting on the Works of Mercy, especially during Advent and Lent, the Social Justice Board offers members of the Divine Compassion Community, as well as benefactors and friends, justice-related opportunities for making a difference in the world.

The Divine Compassion Community supports and collaborates with the following organizations.

Haiti - Little Sisters of St. Therese of the Child of Jesus

Internationally, particularly with The Little Sisters of St Therese of the Child Jesus in Haiti, we pray together as a Community and provide financial support, when appropriate. We support the Little Sisters in their ministry to the poor and the otherwise neglected people of Haiti, as they contribute toward building repairs for desperately needed housing, and provide education and food to malnourished children.

International Union of Superiors General: End Human Trafficking

We acknowledge the role of UISG's Executive Board in founding Talitha Kum, the International Network of Consecrated Life Against Trafficking in Persons. Click here to visit their website.

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SHORE (Sheltering the Homeless is Our Responsibility)

S.H.O.R.E. provides permanent, affordable rental homes for 27 previously homeless families, (mostly women and children) in central and southern Westchester. This work is guided by a volunteer Board from the local Churches and Synagogues, including Sr. Susan McCarthy, our RDC board representative. Financial support (for the care of these homes) comes through annual membership dues and donations.

Please remember: No one is homeless by choice. Instead, the choice is ours—to open our hearts and help. For more information please visit the SHORE website.

Leadership Conference of Women Religious: Resolutions to Action

Ending Gun Violence: We, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, are compelled to work toward a world where reverence for all living beings finds expression in an approach to life free from violence.
Abolishing Human Trafficking: The members of LCWR commit to collaborate in order to abolish human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery.
Immigration: LCWR calls on Congress to pass the Dream Act and comprehensive immigration reform that includes the reunification of families and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants living in the United States.
Strengthen Bonds Among Women Religious Globally: As we continue to listen attentively to the experiences of women religious throughout the world and to share their stories, the members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will identify ways to strengthen our mutual support in living out the Gospel mission.
Peace: Work for peace by promoting a culture of nonviolence and building a sustainable global community founded on interdependence and the principles of human rights.
Reduce Our Carbon Footprint: Faithful to our calling to foster the interconnectedness of all creation and building on the strength of past resolutions and actions, we, the members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, resolve to take measurable steps to reduce our congregational/community carbon footprint.
Resolution on Climate Change: The Conference of Major Superiors of Men and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious jointly resolve to bring our own experience and charisms to the current conversation on climate change and into action for justice; to seek concrete ways to curb environmental degradation, mitigate its impact on the poorest and most vulnerable people, and restore right relationships among all God’s creation; and to foster a consciousness of care for God’s creation among all our members, colleagues,...