Features

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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Finding balance with sustainability

But failing to assess the full cost and the real “good” is a prime source of environmental, social and economic degradation and has long-term consequences for the viability of life on Earth. Finding balance with an eye to the long-term when weighing environmental, social and economic factors is at the very heart of achieving sustainability.

Lorrie Heber
April 18, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Sister Helen Vinton: environmental virtuoso in the bayous

“Sister Helen is truly one of the most amazing community organizers with whom I have ever worked. The threads in her life and her Sister of Providence perspective on breaking boundaries and creating hope have made her a perfect fit for Southern Mutual Help Association.”

Sister Cathy Campbell
April 18, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Sisters of Providence Land Ethic

We hope this portion of the Sisters of Providence land ethic offers you ideas for creating your own guiding principals for living in harmony with creation.

Sisters of Providence
April 18, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Sister Marilú Covani

Sister Marilu Covani talks about what it has been like to be a mother, grandmother and Sister of Providence.

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All things possible: Sister Marilú Covani

Sister Marilu Covani has been director of worship for 14 years and she still has a passion for ministry. She also stays in touch with other sisters and Providence Associates in the area.

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When I’m rich: Providence dreams in the Desert

A few days ago, Leticia, one of Sister Loretta’s students here at Providence in the Desert, said to Sister Loretta, “When I’m rich, I want to have a car like yours.”

Sister Carol Nolan
March 11, 2015
Guerin Outreach Ministries, Peace & Justice, Providence in the Desert, Sisters in Ministry
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Ellen Baker-Longawa, Hammond, Indiana: “Good example is the best teacher.”

When I was in fourth grade I told her I wanted to be a sister and she told me to go to college first, fall in love, and then decide if I wanted to be a sister.

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Marybeth Rich, Homosassa, FL: “she helped me personally on many occasions.”

The one who had the most lasting effect was my school's principal, Sister Marie Ellen Sullivan. Not only was she a great example of a leader to the whole school. a symbol of professional success for all, but she also helped me personally on many occasions.

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Eco-tip #10: avoid over-packaging

Be aware of wasteful over packaging in items you buy and avoid buying those items. Better yet, buy used and avoid packaging all together.

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Celebrating National CSA Sign-Up Day

Our motley crew is excited about the upcoming CSA season starting in May! In celebration of National CSA Sign-Up Day on Feb. 28, check out some of my favorite ways to use fruits and veggies from our very own White Violet garden. Tacos with pickled peppers, roasted root veggies, kale smoothies, roasted eggplant and tomato soup ...

Sister Tracey Horan
February 26, 2015
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Kay Sisk, Linton, IN: “Sister made a great change in my life”

Sometime around 1986, I was diagnosed with Crohns disease. I had been ill for over a year and in and out of hospitals with uncontrollable vomiting and no answer to why it was happening. This sweet little lady introduced herself as Sister Georgianna Testregge.

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Sisters of Providence Newsnotes

Sister of Providence recognized for service, a new icon of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 40 years of working for justice and more in these newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence.

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

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