New Posts
Nuns on the Bus 2013 - for immigration reform - lists stops from Connecticut 5/28 to California 6/17-18 (In the News)
Thoughtful editorial on LCWR & on international sisters, in light of international sisters' meeting (In the News)
Secretary of Vatican's Congregation for Religious, newly appointed by pope, knows LCWR well (In the News)
California group has held monthly vigils for LCWR outside the cathedral since May 2013 (In the News)
Pentecost inspiration in words and fine artwork by Jan Richardson (Community)
New "Quotes" sections under Prayer/Contemplation, Community, Prophetic Life, Nonviolence, Joyful Hope
The blog is back (Betty's Blog)
Thoughtful editorial on LCWR & on international sisters, in light of international sisters' meeting (In the News)
Secretary of Vatican's Congregation for Religious, newly appointed by pope, knows LCWR well (In the News)
California group has held monthly vigils for LCWR outside the cathedral since May 2013 (In the News)
Pentecost inspiration in words and fine artwork by Jan Richardson (Community)
New "Quotes" sections under Prayer/Contemplation, Community, Prophetic Life, Nonviolence, Joyful Hope
The blog is back (Betty's Blog)
Why We're Here - Intro to Our Group and Website
Catholic sisters shine as a beacon in the church. Their leadership and service give credible, effective witness to the power of faith, hope, and love. They live the gospel of Jesus Christ. They seek transformation instead of confrontation or polarization. They need our support as they respond to the April 2012 Vatican mandate to "reform" their leadership.
Solidarity with Sisters stands with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and Catholic sisters. With them, we find ways to "go forward with truthfulness and integrity, in a way that contributes to the good of religious life everywhere and to the healing of the fractured Church we so love." Our actions include our 2013 Epiphany cards and Lenten cards to all active US bishops; prayer and dialog; and our 5/29/12 rally at the Vatican Embassy and letter to Pope Benedict XVI in support of LCWR.
This website shares news and resources to live out of the gospel values that Catholic sisters embody: prophetic action that grows from prayer, community, non-violence, and solidarity with people who are marginalized. In our blogs, we thank the sisters; and we think out loud.
Use this site by starting anywhere, exploring, and coming back another time to read more or check a different page. If you don't know where to start, try contemplation, community, or dialog. We add resources pretty much every week. Does something pull you toward a new kind of prayer or dialog or action? Try it, or ask a friend to consider it with you. We hope you find solidarity with LCWR to be as thought-provoking and spiritually valuable as we do.
[Quotes above are from Navigating the Shifts, the LCWR Assembly address given by Sister Pat Farrell, OSF, on 8/10/12. If you read nothing else about Catholic sisters in this time, read her address. If you want background, check the timeline.]
Solidarity with Sisters stands with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and Catholic sisters. With them, we find ways to "go forward with truthfulness and integrity, in a way that contributes to the good of religious life everywhere and to the healing of the fractured Church we so love." Our actions include our 2013 Epiphany cards and Lenten cards to all active US bishops; prayer and dialog; and our 5/29/12 rally at the Vatican Embassy and letter to Pope Benedict XVI in support of LCWR.
This website shares news and resources to live out of the gospel values that Catholic sisters embody: prophetic action that grows from prayer, community, non-violence, and solidarity with people who are marginalized. In our blogs, we thank the sisters; and we think out loud.
Use this site by starting anywhere, exploring, and coming back another time to read more or check a different page. If you don't know where to start, try contemplation, community, or dialog. We add resources pretty much every week. Does something pull you toward a new kind of prayer or dialog or action? Try it, or ask a friend to consider it with you. We hope you find solidarity with LCWR to be as thought-provoking and spiritually valuable as we do.
[Quotes above are from Navigating the Shifts, the LCWR Assembly address given by Sister Pat Farrell, OSF, on 8/10/12. If you read nothing else about Catholic sisters in this time, read her address. If you want background, check the timeline.]
Can you make a small donation to help us to to reach out in unity and to keep LCWR and Catholic sisters visible? We created and sent a personal cards for Epiphany and for Lent to each active US bishop, some retired bishops, the Papal Nuncio, and the head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Each mailing costs approximately $450. We plan to continue with cards at Pentecost. We're also exploring other options that will involve costs. Donations of any size will support Solidarity with Sisters direct actions. An accounting for all funds received will be published on this website with the report on the action.
Donate on PayPal using the button above, or make checks payable to Solidarity with Sisters and mail to
Solidarity with Sisters, P.O. Box 18, Ashton, MD 20861. Many thanks!
Donate on PayPal using the button above, or make checks payable to Solidarity with Sisters and mail to
Solidarity with Sisters, P.O. Box 18, Ashton, MD 20861. Many thanks!
Photos from our 5/29/12 rally at the Vatican Embassy. Bottom right photo shows rally participants in conversation with Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the Vatican's ambassador to the United States.
Photo credits: Judith Sholes, Mary D. Ott, Veronica Fellerath-Lowell, Randy Cohen, James McGarrity
