Human Trafficking
We invite you to view this episode of NBC’s Keeping the Faith series, Catholic nuns lead global fight against human trafficking. Sr. Jeanne Christenson, with whom SSND work on The US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking, did a great job representing the many sisters and allies involved in this important mission to end human trafficking!
Immigration
The USCCB/Migration and Refugee Services put together a briefing document to summarize the situation at the U.S. southern border. Take a moment to learn more: Briefing on the U.S.-Mexico Border and Related Conditions - April 9, 2021.pdf - Google Drive
Climate Change
The Catholic Climate Covenant invites you to join us for a screening and discussion of THE CONDOR & THE EAGLE: Protectors of Sacred Spaces and Our Common Home, a film highlighting how indigenous peoples and communities of color are protecting their peoples, and the air, land, waters, and beings upon which they depend and hold sacred, from profound threats. Tuesday, April 20th at 4pm PT / 5MT / 6CT / 7pm ET. Click here for more information and to register: Protectors of Sacred Places and of Our Common Home (webinarjam.com)
Racism
As we mourn the death of Daunte Wright, a young Black man gunned down by a police officer who claims she meant to deploy a taser, we pray for peace, consolation, and justice. But we must act, too. Click here to learn about the U.S. "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act", which has been passed by the House, and click this link to Tell the Senate: Hold Law Enforcement Accountable for Police-Involved Shootings | Guns Down America
