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The group collectively wrote a vision statement (see below) calling the Franciscan Family to work together for social transformation. From the vision statement the participants then committed themselves to having further dialogue and finding the resources to establish a broad-based Franciscan Family Commission for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation, as well as, a Center of Action based in Washington, DC.
VISION STATEMENT OF THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Adopted March 9, 2007
We Franciscan brothers and sisters, Religious and Secular, from throughout the United States, gathered together in Baltimore, MD to discern the possibility of a unified Franciscan Voice for justice. With great concern for dehumanizing issues in our society, we recognized trends contrary to our calling as followers of Christ. We see that we have the power to effectively;y advocate for the redistribution of resources, the responsible care for creation and the healing of relationships with in the Franciscan Family the Church and society. To these ends, we commit ourselves and call all members of the Family to speak with one Franciscan Voice to effect the transformation of national social policy. By walking with our brothers and sisters who are poor and marginalized, we intend to advocate for peace and to reaffirm the dignity of all creation.
Watercolor by Sister Rosemarie Goins
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