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Welcome to our features page. Here, we will share with you updates on what is currently happening within our Congregation. Feel free to take time to explore the area.

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Sisters of Providence struggles and wisdom amidst pandemic

For many sisters, extended time in prayer has been both a coping mechanism and a time of real growth for them during the pandemic. Sister Joni Luna put it this way: “I find that if I fill my cup a few times a day by entering into this God space, it helps get me through the chaos and unpredictable events of my day.”

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
May 3, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

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2019-20 Annual Report

Truly, you have made our mission your own, at a time when the world is so in need of hope and of the love, mercy and justice that our Providence God calls us to share. In gratitude for a remarkable…

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Plan to attend this upcoming virtual climate meeting

Through our joint effort with CCL, the hope is many will attend the May 1 meeting to learn more about this program proposal, and to show legislators across Indiana that communities are prepared to act to thwart climate change.

Sisters of Providence
April 27, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Celebrating our Volunteers!

'It’s as simple as that. I love doing what I do.'

Jason Moon
April 23, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volunteering
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Sisters of Providence join George Floyd’s family in resolving to fight on for racial justice

Our faith calls us to honor and respect all persons. We profess that Black Lives Matter. We know that all life is equally sacred.

Sisters of Providence
April 22, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity, SP Statements
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Congregation shares statement from InterFaith Council of the Wabash Valley

We condemn this, as we denounce all forms of racial, ethnic and religious targeting, including threats of mass and individual violence; bigoted hate language; hate incidents; and hate crimes.

Sisters of Providence
April 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Leadership Team shares LCWR refugee resettlement statement

Catholic sisters remain committed to welcoming refugees seeking safety for themselves and their families.

Sisters of Providence
April 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Earth Day Every Day: What smoking and climate change have in common

We’re on the front lines of perhaps the biggest battle of our lives: climate change and the need to dramatically reduce carbon emissions by shifting energy generation from fossil fuels to renewables like solar and wind. Again, vested interests in the coal, oil and gas industries have undertaken major campaigns for decades now to preserve their industries.

Lorrie Heber
April 19, 2021
Environmental Justice, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Earth Day Every Day: Follow the cabbage

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the food system so I’ve chosen just one crop to follow, from seed to plate.

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Leadership Team shares statement from LCWR

As women of faith, we are committed to it

Sisters of Providence
March 30, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Leadership Team statement: The Sisters of Providence Stand Against Racism and Misogyny

As Sisters of Providence committed to living in right relationship, we acknowledge our own complicity in structural and institutional racism

Sisters of Providence
March 26, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Racial Equality & Equity, SP Statements

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Leadership Team shares statement it has signed regarding Atlanta Massacre

We encourage all of you to sign the statement as well.

Sisters of Providence
March 25, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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