Catholic Sisters Against Gun Violence

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Ohio Province is among eight regional Catholic religious congregations that are sponsoring a billboard urging an end to gun violence. Our message of promoting peace and valuing human life aligns with the core principles of many faiths. By raising awareness and providing concrete steps for action, we're empowering each person to contribute to creating safer communities.

The billboard's message, "Put the Guns Down! Nobody is Winning. Let Peace Begin with Me," succinctly captures the urgency and personal responsibility needed to address gun violence. It emphasizes the collective effort required to bring about change, echoing the sentiment that peace must start within each person.

The initiative also encourages further engagement through sample letters to the editor and legislators, providing practical avenues for advocacy. By leveraging our platform and networks, we are fostering a community-wide conversation and encouraging active participation in efforts to combat gun violence.

The eight regional Catholic religious congregations are:

  • Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
  • Ursuline Sisters of Cincinnati
  • The Ursulines of Brown County
  • Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati
  • Glenmary Home Missioners
  • Benedictines, St. Walburg Monastery
  • Sisters of St. Francis, Tiffin OH,
  • Sisters of Notre Dame USA, Covington KY

We invite you to join in with your own personal actions, as follows: