Partnering

Acts Of Chapter

Sisters of St. Joseph Acts of Congregational Chapter 2007

For many years, the Sisters of St. Joseph have been called to care for the Earth by our Acts of Chapter, a document that is revised every six years when we meet as an entire congregation to evaluate our faithfulness to God's call and to plan for the future. Our chapter documents have called our caring for God's creation "Right Relationship with the Earth" and "Deepening Communion with Creation."

Destructive aspects of globalization, the unequal distribution and use of resources and other human behaviors affect those who are economically poor and marginalized most immediately and intensely.

We acknowledge our own complicity and call ourselves to radical choices in order to be just with, not abusive of, Earth’s resources.

Recognizing the urgency of working to protect and restore Earth’s healthy living systems in these next few years, we are challenged to express unifying love by becoming stronger leaders and joining with others in working for systemic change that will enable all to live in right relationship with Earth."