Sampling of support for LCWR from women religious

April 23, 2012Share:     

The members of the Provincial Leadership Team of the American Province of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ are members of LCWR, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. As women religious we continue our daily response to faithfully living the Gospel.

We support LCWR as having served faithfully in their mission and role in the Church. We also continue our prayers and profound support for the LCWR Leadership and Board. The LCWR has asked that any contacts should be directed to its Director of Communications, Annmarie Sanders at asanders@lcwr.org

(Donaldson, IN)

Benedictine Sisters of Erie Support LCWR

The Benedictine Sisters of Erie stand in solidarity with women religious throughout the United States who are affected by the findings of the Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) that were released Thursday, April 19, by the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith (CDF). While the ramifications of this decree are yet to be known it brings dismay and causes great concern. At the same time, it strengthens our resolve to live our charism and corporate commitment throughministry carried out with integrity and reverent care for all creation. With the Gospel as our guide, we will continue to “run on the path of God’s commandments” (Rule of Benedict, Prologue).

As Benedictines, as religious women, as members of the LCWR, we offer our support to the leadership of LCWR as they review the mandate, prepare a response, and move forward with courage and dignity.

(Erie, PA)

Statement of Support

April 30, 2012 - The Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph respect the statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) stating their need for time to review a mandate from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and prepare a response. As members of LCWR, the Leadership Team of the Congregation of St. Joseph believe that the organization has remained faithful to its mission of service to leaders of congregations of women religious. We also want to express our gratitude to The Resource Center for Religious Institutes (RCRI) and to NETWORK for the invaluable services they provide.Our prayers and support are with them.

(Cleveland, OH)



In support of LCWR
The Racine Dominicans appreciate the dedication and deep commitment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). We understand and respect LCWR’s need for time to review the recent mandate issued from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith before they respond.
As members of LCWR from inception, the Racine Dominican Executive Committee has consistently experienced faithful and courageous leadership from LCWR, always reflecting Gospel values in their mission of service to leaders of congregations of women religious. We support and pray for them during this challenging time.

(Racine, WI)

In support of LCWR

The Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart appreciate the statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)stating their need for time to review the recent mandate from the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith and prepare a response. As members of LCWR, the Leadership of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart believes that the organization has remained faithful to its mission of service to leaders of institutes of women religious. Our prayers and support are with its leaders and the members of its Board.

(Yardley, PA)

Australia

An organization of Australian women religious has sent a message of support to their American counterpart, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), which has been the target of a Vatican investigation and a call for general reform.

In a message to LCWR leaders, Sister Anne Derwin, the president of Catholic Religious Australia, praised the LCWR for “conducting this discussion calmly, without judgment and in an atmosphere of prayer, contemplation and dialogue.” In her letter Sister Derwin acknowledged that the LCWR has not yet issued a public response to the Vatican’s call for reform. But she said that a calm and prayerful dialogue “is the norm for you.”

STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR LCWR

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April 19, 2012 - The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas respect the statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) stating their need for time to review a mandate from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and prepare a response. As members of LCWR, the Institute Leadership Team of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas believes that the organization has remained faithful to its mission of service to leaders of congregations of women religious. Our prayers and support are with them. (Silver Spring, MD) .....  etc