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Behind the peaceful vigil

By Jeanne Rewa | August 23, 2017 |

‘I knew without a doubt in that moment that I will continue to act in solidarity with my beloved community.’

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A sister remembers working to racially integrate schools

By Sister Emily TeKolste | August 22, 2017 |

“We were treated just like the black people were treated because we were recognized as ‘Oh, those are the sisters who teach the black kids.’ And so they treated us like black people, and it was a wonderful experience for me,” Sister Laurine Haley says of her time helping to integrate the Catholic schools in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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Reflections for Back to School Mass

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 19, 2017 |

I offer you the companionship of the Sisters of Providence

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Loving example from Our Lady of Providence inspires mom

By Sister Mary Rita Griffin | August 18, 2017 |

Each winter at the Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms, participants spend part of their time getting to know Our Lady of Providence.  Many of the women write about their experience…

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A little bit of Texas at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

By Cheryl Casselman | August 16, 2017 |

Even though there aren’t as many Sisters of Providence educating in the classroom as previous decades, the sisters provide an exceptional outdoor classroom where interns are immersed in learning about sustainable agriculture at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
Today, Elaine Haby, of Hondo, Texas, completes her three-month internship at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence.

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An unforgettable moment

By Delphine Le Brun | August 10, 2017 |

‘The grandeur of her humility and hard work is breathtaking and hard to process.’

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Final intern projects are from the heart

By Cheryl Casselman | August 9, 2017 |

Two interns at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice presented their final projects yesterday. Both projects came from the heart.

Internship opportunities can be anywhere from three months to 12 months and each intern completes a project of their choosing before they leave. Each project is as individual as each intern. They are always amazing and come with great stories of lessons learned.

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Remembering Sister Mary Henry Brames

By Jason Moon | August 3, 2017 |

‘She was a very gentle woman. She was never rushed, she just seemed to go. She loved jigsaw puzzles and was so faithful every day.’

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New White Violet Center internship program coordinator

By Cheryl Casselman | August 1, 2017 |

The new internship program coordinator at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, knows the ministry well.

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A look at the life and ministries of Sister Loretta Clare Gehring

By Jason Moon | July 20, 2017 |

‘Though Aunt Clara was small in stature, she was strong willed and had a big heart’

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What did you do today?

By Sister Ann Casper | July 14, 2017 |

Dear friends: “What did you do today?”  The next time you are asked this question, share that you helped provide a place of spiritual direction, healing and hope for more…

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Rainy day on and off the farm

By Cheryl Casselman | July 12, 2017 |

Tuesday was a rainy day in Vigo County, Indiana, but it didn’t mean everyone at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice organic farm was sitting around twiddling their thumbs.

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