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Welcome to our blog. Here, we will share with you stories of our lives as Sisters of Providence. We invite Providence Associates to write in this space also. We hope you find these posts enjoyable and inspirational.

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Let us be the people Jesus describes, as he sends his disciples out on Mission

Sister Emily TeKolste renewed her vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sunday, June 28, 2020. This was her reflection on the readings: Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 and Matthew 10:40-42. View her photo album here. This is an…

Sister Emily TeKolste
June 30, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Become a Sister, Sisters in Ministry
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Reflecting on Juneteenth

I would like to think that my mother’s faith would be buoyed by changes that have occurred in my lifetime.

Kay Hassan
June 26, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Racial Equality & Equity
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Being love, mercy and justice in parish ministry

Often it is an opportunity for the individual to recognize God in the midst of embracing their own light and darkness.

Sister Carole Kimes
June 24, 2020
Community Living, Contribute, Sisters in Ministry
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White Violet Center for Eco-Justice partners: B’s are the best!

“One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care. Such is the quality of bees.” ― Leo Tolstoy It’s no secret that gardeners love bees. They help pollinate crops, make honey, and are a…

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Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Mary Elise Renauldt, SP

It is said that when called to mission in a distant country, the Jesuits are told to expect to be buried there since their commitment is for life. Indeed, the call to our sisters in 1920 for the mission in…

Sister Janice Smith
June 22, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Stories from the Archives
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Facing institutionalized racism within myself

I’ve never considered myself racist, I always do my best to treat everyone fairly. But in that moment, I realized that skin color is something I notice and something that matters to me, not in conscious higher-level thought, but almost at an instinctual level. I felt a sense of unease being surrounded by black people, black children.

Amanda Lakstins
June 16, 2020
Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity
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Political Engagement Committee: Our Platform

This year is a pivotal year in the direction of our communities and our countries, no matter where we live

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White Violet Center: To market, to market jiggity jig

Just like grocery stores, farmers markets’ have been considered as providing essential services during this global pandemic. We are excited that the summer season is officially starting and that we have yet another opportunity to offer our certified organic produce…

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Life on the farm at White Violet Center: Meet our summer crop of interns

It is the fifth Anniversary of Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home, the second encyclical of Pope Francis. It is the beginning of the Year of Laudato Si recently proclaimed. Pope Francis says, “It is no longer enough…

Sister Mary Montgomery
June 3, 2020
Internships, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Am I doing enough about racial injustice?

Am I doing enough? It sure doesn’t feel like it when I see a video of a man murdered because of the color of his skin.

Amy Miranda
June 1, 2020
Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Racial Equality & Equity
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A reflection for Feast of Pentecost 2020

God calls us today to do what the disciples did 2,000 years ago – to create communities of love

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
May 31, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Contribute, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn
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Providence Food Pantry continuing operations

'We are truly blessed to have the love and support of the people in Vigo County who are with us at this time.'

Jason Moon
May 28, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Food Pantry, Providence Spirituality

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