Sister Donna Butler has been a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for more than 60 years. Sister Donna has served in elementary education, parish ministry, diocesan social justice, as well as the Congregation’s liturgy office, archives department and social justice outreach. She also administered as the director of the Providence Volunteer Ministry. Sister Donna currently volunteers in outreach with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students.

Community giving brings multiplication of blessings
It struck me that this is how we can do what Jesus did

What Does Pentecost Have to Do With Dandelions?
I use them as a prayer symbol

Freed between the lines
Learn how you can be an effective advocate

Celebrating Grandparents’ Day
I write this today to honor my amazing grandparents

Reflections after seeing a Solar Eclipse
How will my prayer, thoughts and actions ... serve to create the Beloved community of all creation?

Sharing on National Feelings Day
We did not respond to the feelings. We just listened

Who is Anna Murray?
Is there an unsung woman you want to honor this month?

Seeking for God: A poem for Advent
'Advent, journey down through the centuries of people seeking for God to become flesh in their lives.'

Celebrating Puzzles!
What activities help you to calm yourself during this pandemic?

Woods Core Class brings students, sisters together
I shared with them information about our spirituality, our current ministries, justice efforts and values. I answered their questions about religious life and shared my personal experience of this life.

