In keeping with our mission of unity, SSJ Justice
and Peace efforts are guided by a desire to continually respond to the
ever-changing needs of the world.
The SSJ
Social Justice Coordinator and members of a Global Awareness
committee work to educate, suggest actions and collaborate with
various other groups and organizations and provide suggestions for
meaningful and timely responses to peace & justice issues.
DEATH
PENALTY:
****In
1999, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania issued a
corporate witness statement
against the use of the death penalty.
The Congregations of St.
Joseph is an
NGO (non-governmental organization) of the
United
Nations which brings the voices
and
experiences of C/SSJ communities
world-
wide into
policy discussions at the United Nations.