Statement on Climate Justice
BLAUVELT, NY (6/2/2017) - The Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt released the following statement regarding Climate Justice:
"The Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, NY, in response to our Corporate Stance on Climate Justice and our 2017 Chapter Directive to respond to needs of the most vulnerable in the entire community of life, shall continue to support climate action to meet the Paris 2015 Agreement. As individuals and as a congregation, we shall take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and support the transition to a low carbon economy. We applaud local and state governments as well as businesses and other entities that have put
procedures into place to decrease greenhouse gas emissions."
The Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt is a religious congregation in Blauvelt, New York committed to bringing hope to those who need it the most through programs and advocacy. For more information visit www.opblauvelt.org or contact Katie Beckmann at (845) 359-7327 or by
e-mail at kbeckmann@opblauvelt.org.