FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the executive orders signed by President Trump on the first day of his second term, the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns offered the following statement from its director, Susan Gunn.
“The executive orders signed by President Trump make us ask how will the most vulnerable among us be impacted? The sick, the impoverished, the migrant and the refugee, the battered Earth and weakened biodiversity – how will they be protected and cared for? Maryknoll missioners are committed to upholding the dignity of each human being and to living the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to love one another. To those who are feeling scared and vulnerable in this difficult moment, know that we stand with you. No matter the country you come from, your faith tradition, or your immigration status in the United States: in Maryknoll missioners, you have friends and advocates. To those who are confused about how to respond to the changes brought by the executive orders, I encourage you to take action in your community to be a source of light and hope for those who are afraid and vulnerable. We at the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns will continue to advocate for migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable communities, and for international cooperation in protecting the health and well-being of all people and our common home. Together we can bring light to dark places, alleviate suffering, and build peace by caring for the least among us and opening our embrace to our global human family.”
The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns (MOGC) represents Maryknoll missioners, who are Catholic men and women serving in impoverished communities around the world.The MOGC provides analysis and advocacy on issues of justice, peace and the integrity of creation that affect the countries and communities where Maryknoll missioners serve.
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