Below is the text of an award given to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) during Pax Christi USA's event, "The Prophetic Presence of Women Religious," held at this year's SOA Watch vigil and gathering outside Ft. Benning in Columbus, GA. This special recognition was given to Sr. Marie Lucey on behalf of LCWR.
In commemorating the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of the U.S. Churchwomen in El Salvador
Pax Christi USA offers this certificate of profound gratitude to women religious, and in particular, to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR)
for carrying forward the legacy of passionate commitment to defending the cause of the most vulnerable to courageously speaking truth to power to living out gospel nonviolence in a broken world.
You consistently have been at the forefront of change and your prophetic witness represents our Church at its best. You keep the embers of hope alive in these urgent times.
For your leadership, collaboration and inspiration. Pax Christi USA is profoundly grateful.
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