Sister Donna Butler
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.
‘But I won’t get any supper …’
Bread for the World 2015 offering of letters
No longer slaves, but brothers and sisters
Sisters of Providence attend "Slavery Still Exists"
Janice Vanderhaar: In the name of Peace and Justice
Sister Donna Butler reflects on Janice Vanderhaar
The weather outside is frightful
A Sisters of Providence story many do not know
Reading with My Heart
Book on slavery leaves profound impact
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…
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.