January 2014

January 2014 Mercy justice highlights published every month JUSTICE HIGHLIGHT Mercy Remembers Newtown Shootings Mercy non-violence advocates were among hundreds of people of faith who called their U.S. senators in midDecember to demand expanded... More

January 2014 Mercy justice highlights published every month JUSTICE HIGHLIGHT Mercy Remembers Newtown Shootings Mercy non-violence advocates were among hundreds of people of faith who called their U.S. senators in midDecember to demand expanded background checks on gun purchases in memory of the victims of the Shady Hook elementary School shootings a year earlier. Sisters also joined in gatherings in their local communities to commemorate the victims and urge legislators to pass gun violence prevention legislation. In Philadelphia, Sister Diane Guerin represented the Mid-Atlantic Community at a prayer service hosted by Broad Street Ministries. At the event, co-sponsored by Cease Fire PA, Moms Against Guns and Black Clergy of Philadelphia, pictures of local victims as well as of those of Sandy Hook victims were displayed as attendees prayed and shared personal stories of gun violence. Sister Diane pledged to support efforts to challenge gun violence. In Southampton, NY, Sis Less