We, Sisters of Saint Joseph of Springfield hold a "rule of life" that we call our Constitution. Our "rule of life" challenges us to incarnate God's dream for a just and peaceful world. In 1975 a group of women came together to reflect, relate and act to integrate our developing spirituality and social consciousness in response to the gospel message "that all may be one." Out of that action and further challenges and commitments both from within and outside the Congregation, the Justice and Peace Committee continues to evolve.
In this present time the Justice & Peace Committee, influenced by the social issues of life at all levels, works to change unjust structures that especially affect the lives of people who are poor and all of creation. Our committee networks with local, national and global justice groups. Reflections from LCWR, USCCB, Network, Catholic Social Teaching and others are part of our prayer and action. Through ongoing education we present a variety of information on social justice issues with an opportunity for input, questions and concerns from community members and those who use our website. We also use a Public Statement process that results in an action relating to issues such as immigration, non-violence, human trafficking, and the death penalty among others.
Coming full circle from our "rule of life" challenges in our Constitution, we made a commitment in our 2005 Chapter, to "join with others in prayer and action to effect change in ecclesial and civic systems that hinder the journey toward the day when all will be one." We take this commitment very seriously and believe that working toward its fulfillment gives hope and meaning to bring about God's dream for a just and peaceful world.
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