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2007 Stop War on Iraq
February 1, 2007 | |
Sisters of Providence protest the war in Iraq outside of the Terre Haute city building in January 2007. As women committed to works of love, mercy and justice in service among God’s people, the Sisters of Providence believe that peace is more than just the absence of war. A section of the Sisters of Providence Litany of Non-Violence reads, “Deliver us from the silence that gives consent to abuse, war and evil. Grant us the desire, and the courage, to risk speaking and acting for the common good.”
Sister Mary Beth Klingel urged “No Escalation” with the sign she held during the Terre Haute Stop the War on Iraq demonstration. Participants were at the Vigo County Courthouse for approximately an hour.
Sister Mary Mundy (left) and Sister Ann Casper braved a brisk wind and chilly temperatures to participate in the Terre Haute Stop the War on Iraq demonstration.
Sister Marsha Speth (right), a general officer with the Sisters of Providence, assisted with the Terre Haute Stop the War on Iraq demonstration by handling the information table. Approximately 50 people participated in the demonstration.
Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior of the Sisters of Providence, stood firm to do her part to help Stop the War on Iraq.
Sister Barbara Battista (red coat, at right) joined with the Sisters of Providence and the public during the Terre Haute Stop War on Iraq demonstration Saturday morning at the Vigo County Courthouse in Terre Haute. A section of the Sisters of Providence Litany of Non-Violence reads: “Deliver us from the silence that gives consent to abuse, war and evil. Grant us the desire, and the courage, to risk speaking and acting for the common good.” The demonstration is just one way some sisters choose to live out the prayer and act for justice.
Providence Volunteer Ministers Sarah Scheibe of Greenfield, Wis., Mark Rusch of South Dakota and Christina Blust of Dayton, Ky., urged onlookers to “Wage Peace” at the Terre Haute Stop the War on Iraq demonstration at the Vigo County Courthouse.
Sister Betty Donoghue holds a Peace sign, while Sister Adele Beacham and Sister Joan Frame joined together to hold the U.S. flag during the Terre Haute Stop the War on Iraq demonstration. The demonstration in Terre Haute was part of a much larger anti-war demonstration Saturday in Washington, D.C., where thousands called for the withdrawal of troops.
Sister Dana Augustin (left) holds her sign “Peace is Patriotic – No War!” high for all to see. Several passers-by honked their horns in support, while others shouted their displeasure with those involved with the Terre Haute Stop the War on Iraq demonstration.
Sister Rosemary Schmalz kept it simple by asking drivers passing the Vigo County Courthouse to “Honk for Peace.” Looking on is Sister Stacy Pierce.
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