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8th Day Center for Justice: Statement on White Supremacy

By Sisters of Providence | September 6, 2017 |

This could be an opportunity to open a creative and transformative space that works to address holistically the current and historical manifestation of white supremacy

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Catholic Bishops’ Immigration Office letter of support for DACA

By Sisters of Providence | September 6, 2017 |

They truly exemplify the extraordinary contributions that immigrants can provide to our nation

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Leadership Statement Regarding DACA

By Sisters of Providence | September 1, 2017 |

We have seen the positive impact and life these young people, including many DACA recipients, bring to a region that has suffered economically over the past century

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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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LCWR Statement on ongoing U.S., DPRK crisis

By Sisters of Providence | August 14, 2017 |

‘We commit ourselves to promote nonviolence and a compassionate response to the thirst of the world for integrity and communion’

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Reflection for the reception of Sister Emily TeKolste into the novitiate

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 9, 2017 |

What experiences will you welcome to open the eyes of your soul? Will you give the Holy Spirit free access to your mind and your heart so that you will see things in new lights?

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Get to know Sister Mary Mundy

By Amy Miranda | July 7, 2017 |

Get to know Sister Mary Mundy in these video clips as she tells about her ministry, the importance of prayer in her life, and what is means to her to be a part of the community of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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Response to withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord

By Sisters of Providence | June 8, 2017 |

‘Let us remember that “… to whom much is given, much will be required,” and act accordingly’

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The Future of Race in America

By Sisters of Providence | May 22, 2017 |

Check out this YouTube video of author Michelle Alexander discussing “The Future of Race in America.” Alexander is the author of “The New Jim Crow.”

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“You are worth everything” Sister Barbara Sheehan and Urban CPE Consortium

By Jason Moon | May 17, 2017 |

“Sister Barbara looks at each of us and doesn’t see an addict. She looks at us as human. Every person feels welcome.”

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How to engage one another in difficult or potentially divisive conversations

By Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp | May 17, 2017 |

As we engage in difficult conversations, … ask ourselves why we have made the assumptions we have and whether they are valid. What beliefs do we hold that have influenced our thinking? Have we really considered all the facts?

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The Six C’s of convening constructive conversation

By Essential Partners | May 17, 2017 |

Clarity: Be clear about your reasons for reaching out, what kind of conversation you have in mind, and what you hope those involved will have experienced by the time it ends.
Collaboration: Invite your potential conversation partner(s) to join you in making key decisions about the conversation …

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