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Lenten Fast to End Gun Violence
April 04, 2025
Catholic Sisters nationwide have joined the Nuns Against Gun Violence (NAGV) coalition's second annual Lenten Fast to End Gun Violence.
As people of faith, we are called to nonviolence. In response to the gun violence epidemic, we invite you to join us in prayer and advocacy to end gun violence. This year, our advocacy focuses on the intersection of gun violence and immigration.
It is not too late for you to get involved! Here are some ways:
- Write to our congressional leaders. It is recommended mail be sent to their state offices and there is a mail backlog in Washington. Here are sample letters you can use:
Advocacy Letters. "Making Connections & Building Hope: Gun Violence Prevention in Pennsylvania" is the first in a series of webinars featuring work for gun violence prevention at the state level. Presented on April 1, 2025, the webinar focused on the state of Pennsylvania. Speakers included State Senator Tim Kearney, State Representative Lisa Borowski, Adam Gardner of CeaseFire PA, and Lashira Council from the Chester Community Coalition. Together, they reflected on ways people can be involved in gun violence prevention and community support, and where they find hope for the future. There have been many positive comments about this webinar; information is applicable to any state.
This event was co-sponsored by Nuns Against Gun Violence, Franciscan Action Network, and the Franciscan Peace Center. Other congregations planning similar webinars are from the states of Ohio and Missouri at this time.
- Use this NAGV Facebook page to stay updated and interact with others.
- Support https://www.everytown.org/ and use their new AI-powered tool, EveryShot, to track US shootings in real-time. The stories and numbers help to back up your work when advocating for common sense gun laws and gun violence prevention.
- Use this toolkit to explore some more!
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