Marching & Other Expressions of Public Witness

Sister Ann Scholz marched with friends under the 'Consistent Ethic
of Life' banner on Jan. 27 in Washington.
Sister Ann Scholz, third from left, marching for life - all life -
with other Catholics committed to the consistent life ethic.
A sign that resonated with Sister Ann Scholz at the
Jan. 27 march in Washington.
Sister Maureen Clancy at the Women's March, Chicago: I pray
that we feed our passions to help direct positive changes in
our world.
A sign that caught the attention of Sister Eileen Reilly at the
Women's March in New York City.
Sister Eileen Reilly, SSND, marched in New York City
alongside celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg (center).
A sign that caught the attention of Sister Eileen Reilly
at the Women's March in New York City.
A sign that caught the attention of Sister Eileen Reilly at the
Women's March in New York City.
Sister Sharon Aalbers (second from left) traveled with a Life Choices
Women's Clinic group from Arizona to march in Washington.
Sister Sharon Aalbers (center) and colleagues from Arizona
wait at the Russell Building to get into Senator John McCain's
office.
Sister Sharon Aalbers in Washington: This entire trip has been a
powerful experience. The power of each one was quite evident.
Sister Ann Scholz (second from left), Jan. 21: I marched to
protect the human rights and dignity of all God's people...
SSNDs at the march in St. Paul, Minnesota: From left, Sisters
Stephanie Spandl, Denay Ulrich, Mary Lorentz and
Catherine Bertrand.
Sister Catherine Bertrand (second from left): It was a glimpse
of what we can be together even when we come together as
strangers.
A scene from the march in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sister Susan Adrians: Marchers in Milwaukee shared our
belief that each person is important...that actions affect
all humanity.
In Milwaukee, some walked; others, like Sister Susan
Adrians, were in wheelchairs.
Sister Susan Adrians: We marched because we know that all
we hold sacred needs to be cherished and protected.
Sister Gina Redig (standing) at the Circle the Cities with Love
event at Notre Dame of Elm Grove, Wisconsin.
Sister Gilda Sturino (center): Sitting in a circle of silent prayer...
made me conscious of my solidarity with the whole world.
From Sister Carol Kaufenberg in St. Louis: Sisters held in our
hearts the cities where we have served during our years of ministry.
Sister Carolyn Jost (right) with her sister Beth Jost
at a march in Chicago.
Signs that caught the eye of Sister Carolyn Jost at the march
in Chicago.
Sister Ann Schoch traveled four hours by bus to Helena,
Montana, where an estimated 10,000 gathered for
the Women's March.
Sister Ann Schoch works to stop deportations and to
encourage opening sanctuary spaces in the communities.
Sjister Ann Schoch: I want to continue to march for justice. Sister Gen Cassani (left) marched in St. Louis to stand up
for those values, norms and laws that guide and promote
justice.
Sister Gen Cassani handed out cards urging justice,
forgiveness and serenity, designed by Sister Joyelle Proot,
in St. Louis.
Sister Catherine Sarther gathered with others in LaGrange,
Illinois, to pray silently for peace and an end to violence.
Sister Jan Gregorcich (center) in Milwaukee saw
prayerful solidarity in the form of honking cars, love signs
and blown kisses.