National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd

"Our commitment to reconciliation demands that we promote justice and peace."

Constitutions of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd

Our Lady of Peace Iraq

Icon by Sr. Glynis Mary McManamon, RGS

An International Prayer for Peace

Lead me from death to life,
from falsehood to truth.
Lead me from despair to hope,
from fear to trust.
Lead me from hate to love,
from war to peace.
Let peace fill our heart, our world, our universe.
Peace, peace, peace.

(Adapted from the Upanishads by Satish Kumar.)

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What's New at the National Advocacy Center?

♥    July Newsletter (PDF)

♥    NAC Statement on CNMI Legislation (S. 1634) (PDF)

♥    SCHIP Update

♥    April 2007 Newsletter

Mission Statement

The National Advocacy Center offers education through processes and strategies that address social justice issues and advocates for the transformation of society to the benefit of all people.

The center reflects the spirituality, history and mission of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, working in solidarity with the disenfranchised - particularly families, women, and children.

The National Advocacy Center:

♥ Amplifies the Good Shepherd corporate voice by linking our direct services to work for change in the structures of society.

♥ Builds awareness and stimulates social action related to legislative priorities and relevant social justice issues.

♥ Prepares educational materials for Good Shepherd groups in the United States, including weekly listserv updates, monthly legislative faxes and quarterly newsletters.

♥ Lobbies and fosters relationships with members of Congress and their staffs from districts where Good Shepherd Sisters and agencies are present.

♥ Prepares and disseminates appropriate public statements and participates in relevant public events.

♥ Collaborates with the Good Shepherd NGO representative at the United Nations in New York and the Good Shepherd Peace and Justice Secretariat in Rome to support international advocacy efforts.

♥ Joins with other human needs advocacy organizations in coalitions to strengthen the voice for social justice.

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