The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Justice Team is the public policy and advocacy arm of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, a Catholic religious congregation of women. The Justice Team advances the congregation’s mission by promoting social justice, human dignity, and systemic change in alignment with Catholic social teaching.
The organization typically advocates for policies related to immigration reform, human trafficking prevention, economic justice, healthcare access, environmental stewardship, voting rights, racial equity, and protections for women and children.
The organization is primarily funded through the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and related charitable contributions.
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; Institute Justice Team; Mercy International Association; NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice
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