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Sister Donna Butler

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Life lessons from Ebony

‘Leave this world a better place for our having been in it’

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Poetry: A tree in winter

In the wintertime of my soul
barren branches stand stark
clothed in heaviness of ice
bestowed by winter night storm.

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‘World Day of Social Justice’

This year’s theme is fair trade

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‘But I won’t get any supper …’

Bread for the World 2015 offering of letters

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No longer slaves, but brothers and sisters

Sisters of Providence attend “Slavery Still Exists”

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Janice Vanderhaar: In the name of Peace and Justice

Sister Donna Butler reflects on Janice Vanderhaar

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The weather outside is frightful

A Sisters of Providence story many do not know

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The Unity March for Equality

Sister Donna Butler offers her perspective regarding the march

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Reading with My Heart

Book on slavery leaves profound impact

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Against All Odds Hall of Fame

Sister Donna Butler reacts to hearing NBA player’s acceptance speech

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Poverty Justice Fund

Started in 1999, the Poverty Justice Fund has partnered with close to 100 organizations to assist the Sisters of Providence in their efforts to promote social justice and the integrity of Earth. There are many direct service organizations that help people, but this fund is aimed at systemic changes that promote human dignity and the…

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Human Rights Day and Saint Mother Theodore

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin knew the violation of human rights in an up close and personal way in her home country, France. The French Revolution was a time of great social and political upheaval to abolish the injustice of the feudal system and absolute monarchy. During this time Catholic churches and schools were closed. Despite some gains in human rights, the French Revolution failed to condemn slavery or to uphold the equality of women.

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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.

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