Why folks have made the pledge to protect others:

We can get through this time only by being for each other.

Bob Sauerbrey

Reason and solidarity.

Tony Santangelo

People of good will in this time of adversity must take a stand for what is right!

Amy Zeder

To share in solidarity with others and as a reminder of my commitment.

Sister Julie Grote

It is so important that we not only care for ourselves but for others and to be mindful of them at this time.

Mary Rogers

To protect others and show solidarity.

Wayne Porter

I want to contribute to everyone’s health as we build a stronger sense of national and world community.

Julie Atkins

Because we seem to have forgotten regular etiquette rules and are so divisive in our interactions.

Anonymous

I am a white female and thus have been privileged. This pandemic is new to me. However, the pandemic of poverty, racism, misogyny, et al, have been experienced and suffered by so many of my fellow Americans. I want to make a difference in ALL of our lives.

Rita Cotterly

The virus will remain with us. We need to do whatever we can to keep down illness and death.

Lois I Bernbeck

It’s the least I can do and I have a desire to do something.

Frank M. Goetz

As an advocate for housing the unhoused, I know how dangerous this virus is for them. These brothers and sisters need us to take an honor the pledge.

Stanley Taylor

To join a community in common effort.

Katharine

We are in this together.

Mary Ryan-Hotchkiss

We are all in this together.

Br. Michael Gosch, CSV

I am taking this plege because it is the very least I can do to help heal this nation and this world in such a desperate time.

Evalee Mickey

I’m taking the pledge to show folk who are struggling with anxiety & depression & uncertainty for life that was more certain before, that there are persons praying for persons who I know soulfully are my brothers & sisters, fellow expressions of Godde/the Universe.

Wendy Clarissa Geiger

We are always all dependent on each other in ways obvious and invisible, and this pandemic has made that interdependence especially clear. In making small sacrifices like wearing a mask in public and bigger ones like refraining from seeing friends and family, I recognize that my actions can affect–can hurt and even lead to the deaths of–others, and I hope that others demonstrate the same awareness and compassion to me and those I love.

Mary Jeanette Moran

We live under an economic sysem that puts profits before people.

Michael Pastorkovich

We’re all in this together and this confirms my personal commitment.

Robert Podzikowski

It is way to express my faith in our unity as one human family and the dignity that is the right of every person to expect as well as the responsibility of each person to protect.

Benita Coffey OSB

Because I am not willing to sacrifice anyone’s life for the sake of money over people, I sign this pledge. All lives are valuable in the sight of God!

John Ohlendorf

The pledge seems reasonable, and mindful of all those who are threatened by this virus – threatened physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually.

Kathy Ponce

I firmly believe that we are all brothers and sisters; and, as such, are bound to help take care of each other

Rob Conway

The common good is a strong foundation.

Edward Rowley

I want to promote peace and justice through dialogue.

Margaret A Flanagan

I believe in the dignity of each person.

Sister Carol

I am concerned that we are opening too soon.

Father Mike Van Cleve

Enough is enough!

Bonnie B

I believe in the common good and we are all in this together

Charlie Ara

We are all in this together

DeeDee Tostanoski

To establish positive ways of interacting that will stay with us through and after the pandemic.

Patricia

I would like to do my part in keeping all of us safe.

Fran D

When we have before us life and death our faith calls on us to choose life.

Bob Zeigler

Because I believe we are all one so loving and taking care of others I am doing it to myself as well.

Reverend Harry J Bury PhD

I’m taking the pledge as a tribute to all those who risk their lives daily in service to the our communities–those who provide our food, ensure our safety, and care for those who ill or in need. Thank You for choosing the common good!

Ann Scholz, SSND

I stand for care for the vulnerable, support for wise leadership and the common good, and for peace.

William J. Mackinson

We need to build a momentum if people coming together as One Body for the sake of our world

Sister Clare Pratt, RSCJ

I appreciate the opportunity to add my voice for the wellbeing of all people by safe practice as directed by the scientific and medical community for the protection of us all.

Patricia Belongie

To unite with all in support of the “dear neighbor” around the globe

Sister Linda Snow, csj

Just how it should be by rule of the law

Jan

We are in this together. I want to do my part.

Mary Ellen Meckley, BVM

I’m very interested in keeping myself safe by keeping others safe. Until we are more concerned about others, we will never be able to take care of ourselves. It’s ALL about US!

Mary Danhauer

I feel it is very important to come together to protect one another and thst coming together is the only way that will happen.

Sandra DeMann, fspa

We are on this earth to love others

George Pospisil

It’s a beautiful idea and should be very powerful in these negative times. I hope I can live up to it!

JV Connors, Ph.D.

If we all take the pledge we will all be safer.

Elizabeth Stephens

I am taking the pledge because I believe that all human beings are children of God. CST is guiding my responses to this pandemic. This pledge is one way I can affirms CST.

SheilaMarie Tobbe

We need to act together to support one another. People feel abandoned and alone and vulnerable. We can protect each other with the disciplines suggested thus give each other hope and affirmation.

Fr. Bob Cushing

I want to be in solidarity with those who find it nearly impossible to practice social distancing and who work in conditions that jeopardize their safety. nearly impossible to practice social distancing nearly impossible to practice social distancing or who

Sister Marie Kyle

Because God told us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Ellen M.

I am a member of PAX CHRISTI MA Board

Sue Malone

Do unto others as you would that they do unto you

Patricia Chang

As a white, middle class, American in a residence, privileged to pray, work, and recreate, pledge to protect reminds me to advocate for others less fortunate than me

Br. Steve Herro, O. Praem.

By taking this pledge, I am committing myself to doing what is best for me, my family, neighbors, community and beyond to stem the spread of this coronavirus. I am gratified that Pax Christi USA is offering us this opportunity.

Camille S Yahm

As we are embarking on a new normal we, as members of the human family must learn to work and support each other in peace, good will, and harmony.

DONNA JOSAITIS

The pledge states what I believe to be true and for the common good.

Anonymous

The Holy Spirit is leading us to be connected to each other.

ms. linda nishi

A good way to show we’re in this together!

Tom Mechtenberg

We have to take care of each other, and especially those who are most vulnerable.

Mark Andersen

I believe this pledge supports the first principle of Catholic Social Teaching: To support the Common Good

Sr. Beverly Anne LoGrasso

It is not about me, it is about we.

Ben Ament

I aspire to follow the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. While I am sinful and flawed, I try every day to make those principles manifest in some ways. Thanks.

Stephen Ruemenapp

I am taking the pledge because I care about others, the environment and myself. I believe we can reduce the number of those who are dying and who are becoming sick. We have a responsibility to others.

Sister Mary Ellen Loch

I see this as a way to make a public statement that I am willing to do whatever is necessary to protect the lives of others.

Phyllis Turner Jepson

I care about others.

Karen J Bierle

We need to get the word out and also give support

Myra

As a spiritual connection with others.

John Shalanski

I suspect most of the Pax Christi followers are already doing all on the pledge, but if the list of signers is really long it may encourage others it may encourage others to do everything possible to protect others. Thank you for this initiative.

Sister Mimi Ballard

We have lost many people to COVID-19 here in Detroit where poverty and years of water shutoffs have created a public health crisis that has resulted in one of the highest COVID death rates in the country. This is a revelatory moment when this nation’s shredded social net is taking a deadly toll. Many essential workers are poorly paid or undocumented. I am taking the pledge because I support them and because the giant triplets of racism, poverty, and militarism are taking the lives of our brothers and sisters. We have stockpiled nukes but can’t offer basic PPE to our most vulnerable who are bearing the brunt of a broken system.

Kim Redigan

Pace e bene e grazie!!!

Patricia & Peter Ladley

Now more than ever, we need to love our neighbors as Jesus encouraged us to do

Walt Kelly

We share the same world. We are responsible for it–and each other.

Leslie Scarborough Potter

This pledge is what I want for each of us, for our institutions and governments and for our global community.

Anonymous

Many people and small business are suffering. Health care workers have been asked to do more with less pay.

Tracy Giglio

Show support – solidarity

Anonymous

We are one Body.

Laetitia Bordes, SH

I believe in science

Carol L Kain

This expresses what it means for me to be a baptized disciple of Jesus Christ.

Maureen E. O’Reilly

To do the most Christian thing I can do, to pray for others who have the virus and for those who provide medical care to those who do have the virus.

William Berning

Being a responsible citizen

Jean Murin, RSM

I believe that we are all related and I have a responsibility to all other beings.

Bonnie

One small inconvenience for me may mean LIFE for someone else. Who wouldn’t, in good conscience, be willing to do that?

Mary L. Hanna – Pax Christi Michigan

Our society faces unusual stresses and dangers. We can assume that there will be fevers of the spirit as well as of body, there will be terrifying threats not only to body but to our common humanity. We already see signs of xenophobia, alienation, and partisan polarization, and economic disruption contributing to civil disturbance. We know that Detroit Friends join many others in realizing that anything we do to recognize that of God in ourselves and call forth the same awareness from those we meet may be among the most important works of peace and social concern we will be called to perform. Friends, let’s all work and pray to be safe, and to work and pray that, whatever else, we remain faithful and awake.

Michael and Carmen Kelly

It is the human thing to do.

Randel Myers

I signed the Pledge to Protect Others during this pandemic. Join me and take the pledge today! #pledge2protect #together4all https://mypledgetoprotect.org

Liz Maloney

Because lives depend on it. Period.

Kim Thompsen

I believe that we are our brother’s keepers and I intend to do my best to protect them.

Carol Fausz

We are all One!

Nancy Fackner CSJ

This pandemic is a call to change. I hope and pray that I will be part of the change

Laurie Bair

I am over 65 with a somewhat-compromised immun I want to do everything in my power to help protect the frontline workers in healthcare, food supply and other essential services, and all those who do not have access to adequate health care.

Nick Mele

We are one body…when one part suffers we all suffer.

Marc Adams

Thank you for the opportunity to state publicly that I support the statements in the pledge, especially that I will continue to act for the common good regardless of what local or state rules are in place.

Miriam Welly Elliott

I believe we ARE In This together and I want to do my part to rid the globe of this virus.

Inspired by Elmira Peace Vigil, founded by Pax Christi in Elmira NY

Daryl Denning

I am taking this pledge to emphasize my belief that we are one, and it is in acknowledging our shared responsibility for each other that we are most fully human.

Suzanne English

I believe in protecting the dignity of each person

Joy Peterson, PBVM

I am taking the pledge as an act of love for the other.

Charlene Bunch

I’m taking the pledge because it’s the right thing to do!

Rev. Dr. Beverly A. Bingle

In solidarity with you all, and with all the world

Betty Thompson

I am United Methodist, and our founder’s first rule was to “Do No Harm.”

Elizabeth W. Corrie

For the Love of God

Let us manifest the common good in our own actions.

Edith Newman

Because as Catholics we are committed to the common good & the image of God in every human being.

Mary Hembrow Snyder

To minimize the risk to the most vulnerable in my community

Carole Lacour

I am concerned that the virus will spread if we open up too quickly. I will do what I can to protect life.

Rev. Dr. Carol Vaccariello

To join my voice with so many who want to make a difference for the world

Sister Marian Durkin, CSA

I am one with all the people; who are infected, who have died and who are serving and providing the needs to all. We are together in this situation.

To defend our medical and governmental guidelines for safety in our society to prevent spread of Covid-19 by providing education to all I meet

As Catholic healthcare workers we are called to the care of others, especially the most vulnerable among us.

Annette & Bill Shine

Pro-life requires wearing a mask in public

Lorin Peters

Perhaps those who are confused about what to do need just one more person to sign the pledge before they make their decision.

Sr. ida Berresheim, CSJ

Every member of the human family deserves to be treated with dignity and respect

John MacFadyen

I want everyone to share in the respect that should be given to all people because we all are children of God belonging to one human family to all people

Lynn Marie Zawacka

I am signing this because I care about others

Evelyn A Lamoureux

Social responsibility

Sharon Mosier

I am pledging because 1)the golden rule “Do unto others as you would want done to you 2) my 19 month old grandson 3) my 95 yr old father 4) I’m a caring citizen of the U.S. 5) I don’t want to cause one single person to get sick or die

D.M.S.

TO STAND WITH OTHERS

Fr. Jim Hoffman

It’s the right thing to do

R Salata

I believe in everything this pledge says and I want to help.

Sister Chabanel Mathison, O.S.U.

I take this pledge because I am connected to all who suffer from isolation. Those frustrated and wanting to get back to work/activities as well as those at risk of being infected. May PEACE prevail!

Camille Brouillard, IHM

This is what i intend to do…Maybe it is a good idea to go public with it!!

M SINGAUS

If we don’t look out for others we have learned nothing, please Dear God let me have learned

John Z

We must all work together!

Eleanor

I believe it is the ethical path.

Susan Jenczka

We are all in this together. We need to support and uplift one another.

Mary Louis Rustowicz

I am a retired nurse who had worked in nursing for 48 years and scientifically understand the seriousness of a deadly virus and have and will continue to practice infectious precautions to the public as the CDC advises and have done so for the last 8 weeks. Jo Ann

Jo Ann Capaul

All life is sacred, we have lost too many brothers and sisters to this virus and greed

Barry

We all need to respect the needs (and not the wants) of all!

Fr. Jack Schuler

It’s the right thing to do.

Concetta Smart (Pax Christi Seed Planters)

With love and in solidarity with our human family.

Sarah Tipperreiter

It’s SO important!

Kath Schneider

An act of solidarity with our suffering world

Mary Lou Simcoe SUSC

This is one small thing I can do to show my solidarity with all people and my interconnectedness with everything that is.

Frances Cavey, susc

We are responsible for each other; it is important to do all We can for the common good of ALL.

Mary Sue Babb, CA

This response is an act of concern and love for my sisters and brothers.

Mary Louise Chesley-Cora

For me it is the right thing to do!

Marlene Schemmel, csj

To protect not only my family but others as well.

Megan Hannon

Because it is important that we all take care of one another now and always.

Catherine Hurla

Because I want to be safe and I want those whom I love to be safe.

Julianne Ture

Violence ends where love begins.

Pierre Thompson, Pax Christi Northern California Regional Representative

Mask 😷 = Love ❤️

Marion

I am grateful for this opportunity to live out my baptismal vows that I renewed at Easter.

David Philippart

I do not want people, adults nor children to die for the economic reasons! All lives matter! One death is one too many and the number of deaths of good and decent Americans is appalling!

KD

I want to remember those who are most vulnerable and safeguard them.

Patty B

Follower of Christ

For the care and love of my family and my world

Because I care about other people / Porque me importan las otras personas

AMW

I am committed to the common good. Put others first, always.

Michelle K. Heck

My beloved mother died of COVID19. I don’t want anyone else to suffer her fate nor our family’s.

Patricia M. Baley

My commitment to act responsibly and compassionately during crisis of Covid-19.

Sets Amann

I am taking the pledge to protect my loved ones, essential workers, our community. We have an opportunity to do something so much greater than ourselves and it doesn’t require much of us (personally), but it does require all of us.

Kristen Young

I contracted Covid in early April, and while I was fortunate enough to not require hospitalization, I wouldn’t want to see anyone else go through what I experienced.

John Castagliola

i am a human being and i love other human beings.

mabe wassell

Right thing to do

Phoebe Valle

I feel it is an ethical/moral obligation

Sue Farley

Because life is a gift from God. We need to value over it above money and find new ways to support the vulnerable and marginalized.

Pat Finan

For others

Valerie Wagner

For our common good.

Matt Knowlton

I believe deeply in the interconnectedness of all beings, in the worth and dignity of each person, and in the expertise and wisdom of scientists and medical professionals

Kristi Iverson

I’m taking the pledge because it’s the right thing to do-the Christian thing to do.

Dori Berger Wozniak

To help protect the most vulnerable among us.

Karen Sullivan

Love your neighbor as yourself

Brenda S

Science is the Answer

To care for and about others honors our shared humanity.

Christine Zimmermann

Freedom means responsibility….and we must all be responsible for each other’s safety!

Linda Flood Sexton

To me it is amoral imperative

Marcie Shea

I believe in what this pledge states. I think as a Christian we should all take this pledge.

Mrs. Nancy Stock

Protect my pregnant daughter and my granddaughter

Patricia Korenko

I feel strongly that all individuals’ lives are sacred. We need to value our mutual human spirit and souls.

Marianne MacDonald

Save lives!

Colleen

I’m an essential employee, I’m already careful, this just helps others to realize.

Peter Budagher

It’s the right thing to do.

I am part of the solution

Maureen Nealon

I’m taking this pledge because the way Ruth this for the global community is to practice the behavior that medical experts tell us will be helpful and prevent the virus from spreading to others. I am also concerned about the Unequal treatment some parts of society will receive.

Nan Gray

I am an MRI technologist, I am committed to keeping my patients safe, and I have underlying health conditions. I pledge to protect.

Therese Kunze

My soul aches and I have shed tears for this country. The polarization and negativity have been overwhelming. Christ is the vine and it’s time for me to be a branch that produces good fruit.

Darlene A Bilsley

As a responsibility to mankind

I care about the health of all

Paula Wenzl

We need to pull together- not apart.

Donna Becher

It is important for each of us to be responsible for each other’s well-being and to work on becoming a more just society, caring for the most vulnerable among us and working toward equality, living more simply, not hoarding food or goods, leaving enough for the other and being kind in word and deed.

Patricia M.

It is important to me to protect others.i am also vulnerable but that is nothing compared to my responsibilities for the greater good…for husband, for family for Earth and our people.

Kathy

I want to emulate Jesus by caring for others.

Linda Trzos

It is an act of care, concern & compassion for all.

Mary Ellen Quinn, Pax Christi Maine

I’m taking the pledge to do anything I can, as an individual person, to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

Susan Allen

To be in solidarity because we’re all in this together.

Carolyn McDonnell

We serve God by helping others in many different forms.

I’m taking the pledge because we can still have faith AND listen to what public health experts tell us.

Beth Shaum

It is an act of respect for other persons.

I believe that staying home; practicing hand washing and keeping social distance saves lives!

We all have a responsibility to care for others.

Kathy Donnermeyer

We need to take care of each other.

Annette Acosta-Dickson MD

Masks save lives and show you care.

Marggie Royston

Now is the moment, now is the time. This very day there is salvation.

Andrew Puntel

Because as a RN, NP this is a very serious pandemic

Jane

To keep myself and those around me safe

Michael Goleniewski

This pandemic reveals how much we need and affect each other everywhere in the world.

Sister Edith Bogue, OSB

To protect the universal church and fight the racism and lies of those who defile it with their hatred

Benjamin Cardenas

I love my neighbor as a follower of Christ.

Mary McGurran

Followers of Christ take care of everyone.

Charmaine Cordero

Because I’ve always believed in the common good

Mary Kay Lamarre

The common good. It’s all about the common good. WWJD? Protect the common good and human dignity!

John Winston Powell, M.A. (Theology)

I signed this pledge because I support the positive message and steps it communicates at this time that we so desperately need to see a better tomorrow for all.

Rosalinda R. Cardenas

Our lives are only valuable when we protect and respect the most vulnerable…

Dr Lori Walton

I hope to encourage others to join me in wearing masks.

I’m not ready to die nor contribute to anyone else’s death due to Covid-19

Jan Singer

Solidarity with our brothers and sisters

David Atwood, Pax Christi Houston

Because all human life is valuable.

Kirstin Abel

For all those on the front lines and families of those who have lost a loved one to Covid-19.

MRuiz

I believe we must do all that it entails

Because I believe life is precious and we have a duty to our fellow humans and to ourselves.

Alina Sedlander

this pandemic is not about politics, race, or creed. Its about using good judgement and caring about others

Mary G

To protect my brothers and sisters in Christ.

It is an easy thing to do I’m order to help keep my neighbors safe. We need to care for others; not only our immediate family.

Ginny Lederman

I believe it is the right thing to do!

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people…..”

Bleu Andersen

To protect loved ones and the loved ones of others.

Jeanne C

It is simply the responsible thing to do.

Donna Marple

It’s the least I can do for family, friends, students, and all those I meet. Everyday of COVID 19 reminds me visibally we are all always entrusted with each other’s lives and called to love and healing.

Laura M. Westhoff

It is needed in this time

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Committed to keep everyone safe regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or religion.

Bobbie Surott Kimberly

I feel strongly that patience and studied pace using evidence based science is required for safe resumption of usual life

Valerie Bica

I need to do all I can to protect the and show I care about God’s creation.

Mary Lou Palas SC

I believe we are interconnected with each other as the Body of Christ. We are called to care for each other.

Sister Alice Arsenault,susc

We are all connected to one another. We are called to love. Each person is precious.

Madonna Kuciejczyk-Kernan

It is our responsibility to care for and protect those who are most vulnerable in our communities.

John Kozyra

I thoroughly agree that by taking this pledge we can work together in a way to better stop this virus.

I fall into the high risk age and plan to abide by the orders. Plus, everyone just pray for healing of those suffering and for the repose of those who have passed because of this virus.

Denny Chandonnet

It is the responsible thing to do to protect others as well as outselves.

Barbara J Sopp

To stand as a caring Christian

Belpre resident

In this time of pandemic, I want to share with others my commitment to compassionate care for all people.

Dr. Peter R. Gathje

We are all one.

Connie Willis

Faith and the common good demand it. And, as the Irish proverb say;s, “It is in one another’s shadow that we live.”

Deirdre McKiernan Hetzler

I am taking this pledge to help ensure the lives of my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

Agnes Brien

A pledge calls for action and this pledge will remind me to wear a mask and practice social distancing despite what is happening in the world around me.

Barbara Richardson

This is important and I feel i am my brothers or sisters keeper and it is up to me

Marie Sajsa

This is important and we are responsible for each other

Marie T Sajsa

I firmly believe in this.

Gloria Ulterino

To love and protect each other and our world

Linda Szocik

To help sat a kinder world

This is a moment to demonstrate that no man or woman is an island. My choice has a large ripple effect.

Phyllis Shepherd

It’s the right thing to do

Sherry Pasquarello

In this global “crunch time,” what is it each of us might offer? Dare we, to the extent possible, be helpers? Remember, that’s who Mr. Rogers’ mom reminded him to seek out when he was little and scared. And we’ll make Mr. Rogers proud, too! Stay strong!!

R. Jay Allain

A beautiful and necessary commitment

Susan P. Harden Pax Christi

We are one global family. We must do everything we can to stop this virus and take care of each other. It’s not about my rights…it’s about doing what is right.

Dianne Sabol, OSB

De esto tenemos que salir juntos y el compromiso de cuidarnos debe de ser de todos. Estamos ante un virus nuevo y muy contagioso, no podemos dejarlo todo a la suerte. Si llegamos a contagiarnos que sea lo mas tarde posible cuando exista una cura o vacuna

Teresa Gonzalez

It is. Very important to speak up for justice and one’s values. This is a time not to remain quiet!

Margaret Mary Murtha

We need to protect one another until a cure is found for this birus

Because I believe we can help win over the virus by keeping each other safe.

for those most vulnerable, the homeless, refugees, those working and living in nursing homes, friends and family nursing others in these times.

Anne McCarthy, OSB

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Sue Malone

In solidarity with all of the planet’s people as we struggle to become more human.

Suzanne Shanley

We must all embrace our interconnectedness & spread love and compassion for each other! Stay safe. Be well.

Jean S

I am taking the pledge in solidarity with all the others taking the pledge so that we can work together to follow the advice of doctors and scientists and eventually eradicate the virus.

Eleanor Maclellan

It’s the right thing to do

As a way of showing we’re all in this together and spreading the pledge is a great way.

Kay Coll, SSJ

We are all connected and responsible for each other.

Carol De Angelo, SC

Lo hage por el bienestar comun.

Veronica

I believe that it is imperative that we all work together to care for every vulnerable person on our planet.

Mary A Hunt

We are all members of God’s family. We should love one another. God bless us one and all.

Deacon Al Manzella

I need to be a role model to others out there. Lead by example.

We are all connected and responsible for each other.

Carol De Angelo, SC

What would Jesus do? This! ❤️

Rev. Grayson Van Camp

We’re all in this together,as has been said.

Tracy Knapp

It is important to serve as Jesus served.

Joe Maurer

Protecting ourselves and others is our loving response at this time of crisis.

Neil Castronovo

We understand that we “Inter-be” with all beings. The pledge is our acknowledgment of that belief. Thank you for this opportunity

Patricia & Peter Ladley

For my family

Helen Lansche

To protect others

I believe that we must reach out to others and help them to realize the importance of social distancing measures, the use of masks and other measures recommended by those who are experts in epidemiology.

Mary Kay Hartman

This pandemic is larger than us frail humans. I suggest that by pledging to be cautions we display what loving your neighbor looks like.

Gerald R. Gioglio, ofs

Journey in oneness as a universal statement

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We are all stardust, life created with the breath of life, all children of the same God.

Susan Tanguay

I signed the pledge for each person is a gift from God and deserves respect.

Barbara Weigand,IHM

We should all love as we have been loved by God.

Ann D Hungerman

Because I care about others.

I believe taking the pledge will be helpful in not spreading the coronavirus but also is loving our neighbor.

Carol Janowiak, IHM

I want to be very supportive to all in the world who have been suffering and dying of this pandemic

Hopefully the Earth will become a we planet rather than disagreeing factions

Respect for humanity

Michele & Richard

Sometimes things that should be evident need to be said.

Alexander Vernon

To protect myself and others I come in contact with.

Jill Darcy

The pledge is a statement and witness of solidarity and connectedness I believe, in a situation in which each of us has a responsibility to one another and ourselves.

Joyce M Rothermel

I’m taking the pledge to help keep family, friends, and my community safe.

Theresa Kohler

We are ONE!

Sr. Joan Mumaw, IHM

We must respect, honor and protect each other as much as possible and follow the science. . We are in this together.

Karen Quinn

I think it is imperative that we respect each other by taking all the recommended precautions so that we and all our sisters and brothers can live.

Gretchen Webb, IHM

This is important to everyone, our families, friends, our communities, and our future.

Mary Sauers

This is exactly what I believe. We must take care of one another.

Susan Nagele

Because it is the right thing to do! We need to care for each other, the common good, the good of the whole.

Ted Miles, Executive Director, Maryknoll Lay Missioners

We are all sisters and brothers and God has called us to love one another. This is especially for those poor and marginalized.

Anne Wootten

the pandemic is not over. we don’t have a vaccine!

S. A. Fowler

Because this life is about more than my comfort or my freedoms. It’s the right thing to do.

Janice Bannigan

I see the need to trust science and to be aware of the fact that all of humanity are affected.

Peg Hoffmiller

I am taking this pledge because I know that what I do effect others and I want to keep my family, friends and even strangers safe. A little inconvenience by me can save someone’s life. I am part of a world wide community that treats everyone as they want be treated. We are all in this together!

Madeline Labriola

I want to do whatever is necessary to help keep people safe and COVID-19 free

Cindee C

It’s a good cause

Mary Bernadette Graham

While the President does all he can to tear our country apart during this Pandemic, Let us stand in Solidarity with the most vulnerable as Jesus Christ always served those on the margins in his culture and time.

Katy Zatsick ARCWP

Reinforce the desire to care for myself and others

Dotty Stumpf

i believe it to be extremely important and I take joy that my church takes such a compassionate stance.

Mr. Lloyd Penn

Been a Pax Christi Member since 1980.

Ginny King

United and acting together we are stronger!

Anne M Breen

Each of us must step up to protect all of us. We are in this together and we should be willing to protect each other in this simplest way

Vivian M Sawicki

Despite the varied efforts and directives of our state & national political leaders, this pandemic will only be slowed if individuals make the personal commitment to act with a restraint that will be beneficial to all community members.

Kathleen Pannozzi

I take the pledge in the name of the good of everybody. Behind the facemask is the message “I care abou you.”

Jack Jezreel

Let’s all pray that our actions will make us healthier and better together…

It says everything I want to say and share.

Winnie Tyler

Those with the least capacity to take care of themselves are hurt the worst by this virus. They will also be the last to be helped. We must turn this world on its head so those who need the most help get it.

Richard L. Gatjens

There is no good reason not to take this pledge.

Jane Levdansky

I take this pledge to stand with others who want us to come of this crisis as a more caring human community.

Sally Jones

This is a responsibily for all of us

Mary Ann Penner

In solidarity we are strong.

Michael Childers

We need to realize we are One Human Family and what affects/effects one affects/effects the other.

Sister Patricia Soltesz,IHM

Time for all people to come together and realize we are all created in G-D’s image . We need to work together to make our world a better place for all humanity and all G-D’S creatures.

Rabbi Martin S Scharf

Love of neighbors. Love of God

Sr. Catherine

I am taking this pledge to protect the public and to protect myself for as long as professional option of doctors say it is safe to do so!

Linda

We need to think beyond our own narrow world and see how we can help everyone live in safety.

Sharon

Because we are called to love and be loved, and protect the most vulnerable among us.

Amy Finn-Schultz

I want to be a good neighbor and global citizen!

Susie Tierney

My pledge is to protect others.

As a person of Faith and a citizen of the United States, it is a moral imperative for me to protect myself and others. As a retired Nurse who worked in Infectious Diseases for more than 20 years, I know who to trust. It is the CDC, The NIH and Public Health Experts. It is NOT POLITICIANS. This is not about POLITICS or even the Economy. It is about the health, safety and welfare of EVERYONE.

bobi keenan

I truly believe we need to live this pledge out

Michael roach

I take this pledge as a commitment to behaving safely for myself and for others.

Eric T Carpine, ofm

I value life and the life of all those with whom I meet when we are released from lockdown is precious.

Communal solidarity against selfish American individualism.

Kevin Morrisroe aka The Fool

Protect each other

Patti Gulick

It’s the right thing to do

joe schmitt

I’m already committed to wearing a mask to protect others without a pledge.

Bob

As a nurse, I am compelled to speak out: God wants us to be safe!

Meg Bowerman

I am doing this in honor of my parents and others who would be more at risk if they caught the coronovirus.

Jennifer Kaminski

I put this on my FB page and repeated the PC -This pandemic has shown us just how intertwined our lives are, how intricately our own fate is bound to the fate of friends and strangers alike all around the world. Because of my belief in the inherent value of every person and the recognition that, in the end, we are all family to one another, I make this pledge.

Therese J Terns

I’m a volunteer EMT as well as a caring human

Joan H Smyth

Everyone needs to take this pandemic seriously. If we don’t do everything we can to protect others many more people will die. The pandemic will continue as long as people continue to spread the virus. God helps those who help themselves. If we want God’s protection we must be willing to protect our fellow human beings. It is the right thing to do. willing to

Babs Breehl

This pledge states the right thing to do at this time for the health and well-being of all.

Louise A Roy

the right thing to do

bill mcgregor

During hard times, we must stand for what is right

Deacon Juan F. Lezcano, OFS

I would like to show my solidarity with all those affected by this pandemic.

Rev. Eugene Squeo

I am a health care worker in service to others

Matthew OConnell

To inspire our resolve to see our way safely through with love and dignity for all.

Leon Alirangues

We are each a part of the fabric of humanity. As John Dunn so aptly put it, “No man [sic] is an island.” Only God can exercise absolute freedom. We must consider our sisters and brothers every time we act or fail to act. I take this pledge to indicate my awareness of this social responsibility out of love as Jesus taught us.

John Cloninger

It’s the pro-life thing to do.

Julie Brehove

We must be instruments of God’s peace by protecting our brothers and sisters.

Father Bill Kremmell

Taking it to faxilitate the hughest degree of cooperation with my fellow human beings

Ellen McDowell

i want to make sure that we are all doing our part to help each other be safe

t h

For humanity we can and should all do our part.

We are the Body of Christ. Protech each other.

Diane Gozdzialski

I’m taking the pledge because it is the right thing to do.

It is pro-life! And kind and just.

Therese Lewandowski

This pledge expresses the fundamental direction of my life commitment to work toward the well being ofa all people and all of creation.

Joan Glisky, IHM

I want us all to be safe and healthy

Maryellen Redish

Because it is the right thing to do.

Marilyn Lewellyn Mackinnon

I care for everyone, everyday, everywhere.

Kathy

I pray that we may all trat everyone as our equal and worth our care.

Sister Janice Thome

I want to put my voice behind community care .

Lisa Joan Reardon

We are all children of God

John L Tischhauser

Im a follower of Jesus Christ

C Muscavage

I owe it to people who need protection.

I take this pledge because I care for family, friends and community. friends

Gary Johnson

I believe that we have a responsibility to take positive actions to protect others.

Richard Urban

I’m taking the pledge to protect others and to support the health care workers

Marianne Muran

Because we should live by “Do Unto Others”

J.Jill

WE ARE ALL ONE!

Joann Gehling

Because we are all brothers and sisters

Opening the economy without a vaccine or effective treatment and PPEs for everyone, is nothing more than offering human sacrifice to the Golden Calf. No Christian should want to go there.

John Robinson

I pray for all who risk their lives to protect others. May God BLESS them

S. M. Virginia SztorcI

I believe it is an expression of respect for others

Fran Ferder, FSPA, Ph.D.

Because it is the right thing to do

Sr. Lucy Slinger

It’s important that we act in solidarity for the common good.

Daniel Fickes

It’s the right thing to do. I am over 60. I would NEVER put another person at risk.

I stand with my brothers and sisters.

Patricia Frost, SSND

To be supportive

M Quintana-Barragan

It is a pledge of solidarity with the entire human family.

Joyce Ann Hertzig, OP

Because Jesus told us to love others❤️

Rita

There are some Bishops who are willing to follow President Trump in opening up our churches rathan follow the advice of medical experts and scientists. These “leaders” are NOT following the compassionate response outlined in the pledge. I hope they see this pledge and reconsider: Follow Trump or follow Jesus!

Robert Poignant – Editor of St. Francis RÉSISTANCE to Injustice…

My motto is Hope and Trust in God ; and am adding love of neighbor.

FRANCES JONTE

I have a responsibility to care for others by not risking anyone’s health and wellbeing.

Karen A. Jackson

I pray this pledge daily in solidarity with my sisters and brothers throughout the world and in gratitude for the gift of creation.

Patricia Heath, SUSC

We must protect others as we would want to be protected. If others are not protected, then we are not protected. we are ALL interconnected.

Mary T. Danhauer

Because we all matter equally

Maria Strauman

To stand up for the right of all peopleto be protected from this virus

Edward kubik

It’s only what a follower of Jesus would do.

We are in crisis with the rest of the world and we need to act in solidarity with ourselves in the United States and with other nations.

John

We are in critical times and need to respect and support each other regardless of our differences.

Sr. Sally Brady, OP

Whatever you do for/to the least of these

Marylyn

It’s the selfless, compassionate thing to do…

Pamela B Cohen

“The common good” which is the basis for the constitution in my mind demands that we look beyond our self-interest and give concerted effort to include all people.

Gerald Chmiel

Until there is a vaccine, we should all do what we can to protect ourselves and each other.

Dolores Boyle

We are all sisters and brothers and are called to follow the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

John Zemblidge

I make this pledge as a desire to foster responsible action during this time of pandemic and to encourage others to do similarly.

Rev. Robert Norris

The lack of human decency is based on our current leadership, this must change.

Kathleen E Weaver

To share goodness wherever I can.

Marla Lang, FSPA

I am taking this pledge to join with others who value life above all else, and are committed to doing all that they can to protect others during this pandemic

Mary Beth Moore,sc

It’s a pro-life stance

J. Boberschmidt

Prayer of St Francis & Matt25:31-46

Sugar Bear Comics

We belong to one anothet.

Adrienne kaufmann, OSB

We live on a small planet at a very vulnerable stage of existence.

Elizabeth Lutz

We can’t be only thinking of ourselves at the expense of the poor, the elderly and the vulnerable

D. Burgess

This is a good way to help people take more responsibility for bringing awareness to the needs of others.

Saima

There is so much hostility in high government places to black and Hispanic people and the working poor that I want to do all I can to protect those communities.

Lynn Schiffhorst

To love God and neighbor as self

Rev. Chanda Adams

The virus is real and deadly particularly to the fragile elders. I Work on the front Lines.

Mary Lou Mitchell

Because I NEED you all!

Harriet VanVessem

Because I believe in the Gospel message: Love God, Love Your neighbor as yourself!

Because what I do or don’t do effects other people.

Arline M. Schoenberger

No one is safer than the least safe person. We are responsible for each other.

It is something that is easy to commit to yet dire if ignored.

Sr. Vincentia

With the lack of authentic leadership in our country, I appreciate this effort of wise guidance!

Catherine Soley

It is a noble endeavor.

Kate O’Mara

We are all one human family. I pledge to protect all as my family of dear ones.

Sandra Marak

I am taking the pledge to unite my voice with those in support of the Common Good and Catholic Social Teaching.

Sr. Carol Tobler, SIW

Wearing a mask and Social Distancing are signs of respect for others!

MARGARET M DORF

Protect others from virus

It’s common sense: why risk our lives unnecessarily?

Joe Hiss

Pro life is about care for health, housing, clean water and air. Taking acts of respect for others during this time of virus is the loving way to live.

Jim Murphy

It’s the only right thing to do.

Jsue

I believe this virus is serious and I pledge to protect my fellow human beings in a manner that I can: before Gos, this is a moral obligation.

Mary C Fleege

I am a missionary in Peru. I love and respect all of our neighbors who are cooperating with the President of Peru´s directives to observe the quarantine to prevent the virus from spreading here. After two months there is only one case.

Sister M. Ancilla Maloney, IHM

I am fully in support of the pledge and want to live out the breath, passion and purpose the words express.

Suzanne Duzen, SS.C.M.

Following the guidelines is not just for our protection but that of others as well. We are in this together and we are responsible for others, not just ourselves.

Rita Feeney

It is the responsible thing to do both as a Christian and an American.

Mary Ann Adams, IHM

Solidarity- keep us Safe!!

Jan Jeffers, IHM

We are one in the Lord

MKJ

I’m taking it to save lives and our planet globally.

Sister Jacquelyn Donohue, IHM

I take the pledge to assert this truth: together we can not only make it through this time of crises, but rise above it and be better for it — if we but stand together.

Julie Brann

I believe we are all one and our fate depends on the consensus of everyone. I believe in compassion and kindness.

Anne F Taylor

Now knowing how much we are intertwined world-wide, I am signing to help support all people around the world.

Mary Jo

My actions show that I care about others!

Roberta Smith OSF

we are one

Billie Mazzei

Jesus says it so plainly in Matthew 25:40. Whatever you do to the least of these you do to me. Each life is a gift to be treasured, protected, and loved.

Anne Marie Gomez

I feel more people need this attitude to lessen Covid victims and make a safer environment

It is a responsibility we have to one another.

Mary T. Cullen

Romans 13:10

Rev. Matthew Tate

It’s the right thing to do.

kay sparks

It is always wise to use protective equipment.

John Wozniak

We are a community and need to care for one another as Jesus showed us

Sister Mary Dostal, osu

It is important.

Kathleen

Taking the pledge because we are all in this together and together we can make it through.

Susie Black

Solidarity with others in this crisis. Preservation of life for all, especially the most vulnerable.

Joanne Madden, IHM

It’s important to show that there is widespread support for doing the right thing – and not just opposition to the stay-at-home orders

Because I believe in the Gospel message: Love God, Love Your neighbor as yourself!

I think this is very important for the health and safety of humanity.

John Mostler

Because I feel strongly in peace and justice

Lupe

I am taking the pledge because, while I deplore the absence of natinal leadership, I can take my own responsibility seriously.

Margaret Carney OSF

Because I believe that we are one family and we need to care for one another.

Fatima Mary Santiago

I am taking this pledge because enduring this pandemic has been challenging for me, and I come from a place of privilege. I want to acknowledge that there are many people dealing with far more difficult situations than I am, and that I feel compelled to help.

Kristin Conrad

As a Christian I need to respect the sanctity of life.

Beverley

This pledge is a way to be a voice delivering the massage that the greatest act of love as taught and lived by Jesus is to protect all brothers and sisters, especially the marginalized.

Raymond Gilbert

my responsibility

Shirley Tung

There are no words for how appalled I am at the Presidential leadership of this country that seems indifferent to the lives that are being lost because of his lack of leadership about what we need to do to protect other people by wearing masks social distancing etc. I will do what I can and be an example thank you

Trish Gough

It’s the right thing to do for the common good of all.

Anita Goin

I am a health care provider. Sience Rules!

Barbara Wamsley

It is important to show our love for others.

Sister Anonymous

Our indigenous/religious AND science teach us that we are all connected, we are all one.

Susan Wilcox, CSJ

I value those who I love and those who are showing they love me by protecting everyone else including me

Steve M from Brighton Mi

We really are all in this together, part of one universe, one creation.

Carole Rogers

It is a choice to love.

Suzanne Sims, OSU

“Love one another as I have loved you.”

Sr. Patricia Froning, OSF/T

It feels right

M. Fogarty

It is important to work together to stay safe from the virus and to ssure that those most vulnerable receive the helkp they need to prevent contamination and to recover– physically and economically!

Sr. Doretta Cornell, RDC

It is our Christian responsibility to be mindful of all around us.

Diane Braendly, Associate I.H.M

Because it’s the right thing to do.

Pat Eccleston

We are all part of one human family and need to care for each other.

Joyce Kahle, CPPS

It’s important.

It is important to stop the spread of the virus and protect others as well as myself.

Barbara Rose Koch

Because I take seriously the command: “Love your neighbor”.

Mary A Sorensen

I take this pledge in the spirit of solidarity, the foundation of public health practice and a pillar of Catholic social teaching.

Kathleen McCaffrey Friedman

These challenging times call for responsible citizens

Pat Cuccia

Because I care about my neighbors i know these small things are things within my power to help.

Ms Gerry

“That they may be ONE, as the Father and I are One. (This week’s Gospel)

Sr. Barbara Lenarcic, H. M.

I am taking this pledge as a sign of my solidarity with all God’s people.

Sister Mary Glackin, IHM