FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Presentation Sisters and Associate Ministers Condemn Harmful Budget Bill as a Moral Failure

[New Windsor, New York] – July 5, 2025 – The Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and their associate ministers have issued a strong statement denouncing the recently passed federal budget bill, citing its devastating consequences for the most vulnerable members of society and its fundamental disregard for human dignity and the common good.

“We, as Presentation sisters and associate ministers, believe in the God-given human dignity of all people,” the statement begins. “Our Gospel values compel us to act in ways that serve the common good and honor the human rights of all in society, especially the most vulnerable.”
The organization asserts that the bill represents a profound moral failure, calling attention to its deep cuts to essential programs such as Medicaid and food assistance, harmful immigration provisions, and reductions in environmental protections that safeguard human health and God’s creation.

“This is a moral failure for American society,” the statement continues. “It makes drastic cuts to Medicaid and food assistance, contains immigration provisions that harm families and children, and reduces support for environmental programs. These actions will cause real and lasting harm.”

The Presentation Sisters warn that as the bill’s provisions are implemented, many people will face increased hardship: loss of healthcare, food insecurity, family separations, and worsening environmental impacts that disproportionately affect low-income communities.

“This bill treats our brothers and sisters inhumanely, is morally unethical, and disregards the human dignity of all people,” the statement concludes. “We ask all to stand with us in prayer, word and deed at this critical time in our country's history. We pledge to continue offering concrete help to those in need and advocating for just legislative efforts that reflect compassion, dignity and hope.”

Congregational Mission

General Chapter Statement

The focus of the Chapter of Affairs was to decide our direction statement for the next six years. We prayerfully discerned and decided on the following commitment:

In the spirit of our foundress Nano Nagle, Presentation sisters and associates commit ourselves to address the needs of women and children, especially as they are impacted by economic, environmental and racial inequity.