Let Us Build a Just Peace
By Sister Beatrice Hernandez As Wheaton Franciscans, we condemn the Hamas attack on Israel which targeted innocent Israeli citizens. We also condemn the decades-long occupation… Read More »Let Us Build a Just Peace
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Official statements
As the Wheaton Franciscans continue to meet the needs of our time, we will share statements drafted by our Leadership Team and Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Office, and other Sisters and Covenant Companions on various happenings in the Community, country, Church, and around the globe.
Statement on US Supreme Court Ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis
On June 30th, the Supreme Court decision to allow a website design company to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people by refusing to provide wedding websites for same-gender… Read More »Statement on US Supreme Court Ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis
Mass Shootings In the US Must End
by Sister Bea Hernandez, Wheaton Franciscan JPIC Coordinator On March 27, 2023, another mass shooting at The Covenant Elementary School at Covenant Presbyterian Church in… Read More »Mass Shootings In the US Must End
JPIC Office Reflecting on the Events of 9/11/2001
Today (September 11, 2021) is a special day of reflection, not only on the events that happened on this day 20 years ago, but on… Read More »JPIC Office Reflecting on the Events of 9/11/2001
JPIC Office Response to Afghanistan
September 2, 2021 As the US completes its formal military withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war, we need to reflect on what we… Read More »JPIC Office Response to Afghanistan
Community Response to Recent Shootings
Stop Gun Violence The Wheaton Franciscans condemn the violence in the United States that continues to take innocent lives. In a week that numbs the… Read More »Community Response to Recent Shootings
Community Response to the Tragic Events in Our Nations Capitol
Pray for Peace and Reconciliation In light of the tragic events of January 6 in our nation’s Capitol, The Wheaton Franciscans invite you to join… Read More »Community Response to the Tragic Events in Our Nations Capitol
Anti-Racism Response
It is Time: Enough is Enough If you want peace, work for justice. Pope Paul VI The Wheaton Franciscans join our voices with those of… Read More »Anti-Racism Response
We Lament and Mourn the 100,000 People Lost to COVID-19
Over the weekend of May 29-31 we invite you to unite with us, and our brothers and sisters from many faith communities, in a time… Read More »We Lament and Mourn the 100,000 People Lost to COVID-19