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Donna Marie Fu

…from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Her other teaching ministries included teaching chemistry, algebra and trigonometry at American High School and teaching the New Testament at Providence College in Taiwan from 1958 to 1966. She also taught theology at Loyola University in Chicago before becoming the Director of the Novitiate, Dean of Students and Academic Dean at Providence College. Sister Donna Marie has also taught at Immaculata College in Washington, D.C., and at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan. Sister Donna Marie…

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Habit forming dialogue

Published on November 24, 2015

…Horan, bottom row second from left, with her Inter-Community Novitiate group. Once in groups, we were asked to discuss the way our generation relates to a variety of topics – technology, clothing, communication, and social issues, to name a few. Before long, our group took up the topic of clothing. The discussion led some novices from eastern traditions to question why some of our communities chose not to wear a traditional habit. After all, from their perspective a habit allows…

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Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part Three

Published on April 3, 2020

…to abandon the Paris Climate Accord than to provide contraceptives in federal health centers. What these examples point out is that Catholic social teaching cannot be reduced to a deductivist model when it comes to voting to safeguard the life and dignity of the human person. How, then does the faith-filled voter choose candidates in a way that integrates the tenets of Catholic social teaching, recognizes the role that competence, character and capacity play in the real world of governing…

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Faithfulness and God’s mission: a Foundation Day reflection

Published on October 22, 2017

…educational philosophy. In a day where rulers and punishment were common in the classroom, she valued rewards. She also gifted us with an ongoing educational commitment to innovation. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is made up of historic buildings and a serene campus, but don’t let that make you think we are traditional in our offerings! The Academy boasted the curriculum common to its time but also some extraordinary programs in science. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was the first women’s college to offer…

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Reflections for Foundation Day 2021

Published on October 29, 2021

the MISSION OF RELIGIOUS LIFE and its call to be anchored in Providence Spirituality, to strengthen our prayer lives and participate in communities that are welcoming and inclusive, communities of compassion, openness, respect and belonging. We know that the first thing the foundresses did when they arrived at the Woods was to visit the Log Cabin Chapel. I have always loved the end of that description of their time there: “having prayed, wept, and thanked Almighty God for past favors…

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Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part One

Published on March 19, 2020

…guidance in weighing the policy proposals of competing candidates. The comprehensiveness of Catholic social teaching points toward an understanding of justice, life and peace that refuses to be confined to narrow boxes or relegated to partisan categories. At the same time, this very comprehensiveness makes the prioritization of Catholic teachings difficult for voters. As the 2020 election cycle begins, at least 10 salient goals emerge from the Gospel and the long tradition of Catholic faith: The promotion of a culture…

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Sister Connie Kramer

Published on January 4, 2009

…discerning their own call to religious life, Sister Connie’s message is simple: “Take time to explore and respect your own questions, then seek out those who can help you answer those questions. In prayer ask to know God’s will for you and for the power to carry it out. Finally accept where God leads you with a grateful heart and all will be well.” Favorites favorite scripture passage: Luke 1:46-55, the Canticle of Mary favorite food: salmon favorite flower: rose…

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Called to transformation, called to transform

Published on August 16, 2021

…Tomaszewski offers her reflection at the vows ceremony for Sisters Joni Luna and Jessica Vitente, second and third from left. I believe anytime persons choose the consecrated life and profess vows within a particular religious community, they give vital witness to the value of that life. As turning points do, your yes today does signal a significant change that affects your very future. AND your commitment also affects the life of this entire Providence Community — your Sisters of Providence,…

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Postulant Jessica Vitente shares of her journey to the Sisters of Providence

Published on November 11, 2018

…Providence Associates, staff members of the Congregation and of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Rebuilding community in a new state is a challenge, but through the graces of God new relationships are unfolding. Thus far, I am sincerely still open and willing to continue to discern if this is the life choice for me. As Saint Mother Theodore Guerin said, “You will see many things in new lights if you give the Holy Spirit free access to your minds and your hearts.”…

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Faces of our future: a new generation of Sisters of Providence

Published on September 20, 2019

The Sisters of Providence are blessed to have eight women in initial formation and temporary profession here in the United States. Statistically, the Sisters of Providence rank in the top 8% of religious communities across the US in the number of women entering religious life. We are thankful to have such fine women discerning life as a sister with this community of Providence. You may already be familiar with these women. However, let me share with you what they are…

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Mary Weber and Gary Meister: ‘a God of surprises’

Published on January 15, 2008

Mary Weber and Gary Meister pose for a photo with Jude Okpalannaka. Mary Weber and Gary Meister of Indianapolis made their first commitments as Providence Associates in November 2008. Sister Marceline Mattingly was the companion for this couple. Among their many ways of serving others, Mary and Gary have opened their home to a Providence Cristo Rey High School student, Jude Okpalannaka. 1.) How did you and Gary become interested in Providence Associates? I found out about the associates while…

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Earth Day Every Day: How land, animals, plants and poop are all connected

Published on April 5, 2021

…sawdust, straw, hay, chicken manure and weeds. Then, this collection conspires with time, weather, bacteria, fungi, wildlife, worms and even our tractors to help break down and mix it all together. The results are beautiful, black compost. Why do we need compost? The compost is then used to amend our soil. Here at White Violet Center, our soil is full of clay. That can make for difficult growing conditions. By adding loose organic matter in the form of compost, we…

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