02/28/08
Sisters of Charity Oppose War in Iraq and Call for Responsible Plan for Withdrawal

In March 2003, the Sisters of Charity Publicly stated:

Because of our personal commitment to nonviolence and the sacredness of life, We, Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, wish to express our opposition to the war in Iraq as a means of resolving conflict. We respectfully urge our government leaders to use their power and influence to stop this violence and save human life.

We pray for the safety of those fighting the war and ask for their quick return to their homelands. We also pray for the safety of the Iraqi people and others whose lives are in the path of war. Finally, we pray that our government leaders stop the war and seek nonviolent means to resolve international conflicts. We invite all people to join us in praying for peace in our world.

Now on the Fifth Anniversary of this war, we call on our government:

• to implement a plan for responsible withdrawal of our military men and women
  serving in Iraq
• to provide our troops the physical and psychological care needed
• to support the development of infrastructures for both human and
  environmental stability in Iraq
• to respect the Iraqi people’s right to choose their own model of governance
• to respect religious and cultural diversity within Iraq
• to redirect resources to meet human needs at home and in other parts of the
  World.

We continue to invite all people to join us in praying for peace in our world.

 

 

back to top