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Justice on the margins: Providence Associate Maria Price
...the School of the Americas and the United States’ role in supporting repressive regimes in Central and South America,” she said. “I moved to Louisville upon graduation from The Woods and the church I joined, St. William Catholic Community, was a sanctuary church at the time. “We provided support to Central American refugees attempting to escape the violence of their civil wars – wars our government funded, sometimes illegally.” In 1990 and 1991, Maria traveled to Nicaragua with Witness for...
Sisters honor elders with ‘90s Party!’
...other honored guests by their year of birth. Following the presentation, everyone sang songs and refreshments were served. Sister Mary Michael Lager, 96, said she ministered as a pharmacist at the sisters’ motherhouse for “quite a few years,” adding her time as a Sister of Providence has been many years well spent. “It’s been wonderful,” Sister Mary Michael said. Sister Marie Grace Molloy (left) and Sister Rita Lerner. Sister Rita Lerner, 94, echoed Sister Mary Michael’s sentiments. “I’ve always been...
Our Lady of Providence Shrine celebrates 90 years
...Divinae Providentiae,” and that it had been venerated for centuries in the Church of San Carlo ai Catinari, Rome, Monsignor Rawlinson thought it providential that Mother Mary Cleophas had sent him to Rome.” He returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with the documented history, lithographs, medals and scapulars of the image, and the National Shrine to Our Lady of Providence was born. Since this event ninety years ago, Sisters of Providence have encouraged a special devotion to “Our Lady of Providence, Queen...
Reinventing ourselves as Sisters of Providence
...archdiocesan consultant as I coordinate a safe environment program for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis designed to assure the safety of children. I also serve as a caregiver for a good friend suffering from Alzheimer’s which has opened my eyes and heart to all who suffer from dementia. Although I have had a number of wonderful, one-of-a-kind adventures following the path traced out by Providence, my story is not totally unique as you will discover when you read the variety of...
Nurturing to renewed hope and health
...the whole package: the outside, the inside, the staff. It is all very healing, very calming, very supportive, very nurturing. “I think it was [that holistic approach] that helped mom in the overall healing process. I think it’s why she’s done so well.” “Sister Nancy [Bartasavich, from ministry of care] came and sang and prayed with her every day. She was fed spiritually. Because Providence Health Care is faith based, it helped mom draw on the strength of her spirituality....
Young sisters giving voice to mercy
...patient experienced as extraordinary mercy. Throughout this sharing, I sat in awe at the collective wisdom of the group “gathered together,” and became profoundly aware of Jesus “preaching the word” through these dedicated, open and real women. This growing sense of awe seemed to pique during our Taizé prayer service Saturday night. Hearing the blending of our voices as we sang, “In You there is healing, wholeness and forgiveness, freedom from fear, lasting peace,” I felt the energy of a...
Owens Hall organ donated to area church
...the organ in anticipation of its move to Unity Presbyterian. As it turns out, Wicks Organ Company built the organ for the Sisters of Providence. According to archives, the two-manual Wicks pipe organ was installed in Saint Joseph Chapel in December 1960. Initially, it was in the gallery of the chapel. However, in 1986, the organ was disassembled and moved to the sanctuary. According to information provided by Wicks, the instrument was a stock model Forward Four Organ. It was...
On the shores of history – The gift of a Dover sunrise!
...to assist refugees and migrants in Europe and in our own country. Each of us can be a change agent in history if we stay informed, use our votes wisely, and remember that each of us is a leaf on the family tree of all humanity. Standing on the sands of history at Dover recently, I deeply felt that connection. I will always treasure the gift of Dover I received that morning. I wish you a similar time of awakening....
Sister Amata Dugan
...a stranger and enjoyed being with others, caring about them and spreading joy and laughter wherever she went. Sister Amata Dugan And how could a commentary about Sister Amata be complete without mentioning the teapot skit. As her dear friend, Sister Mary Cecile, recounts, “In the early 60s, the two of us appeared on the Conservatory stage. I sang ‘I’m a little teapot stout,’ and we both added gestures and dance steps. One was the handle of the teapot and...
The way of pain and Holy Week
...what we do with that pain matters. Non-Catholics tease Catholics over the use of the phrase, “Give it up to God.” We use it a lot, for everything from small deprivations to devastating losses. But what that phrase means is this: With this experience, I am touching, in the tiniest way, the way of the cross and the way of Christ. This provides an opportunity for something special — to choose Jesus’ response of understanding, acceptance and sanctification or to...
Dare to be merciful
...each of us. It also brought each of us to an appreciation of the Pope’s request to celebrate this Jubilee Year. As you can imagine, the reality of the violence of our times wove itself in and out of our conversation. The San Bernardino killings had just occurred so the topic was “in our face” again. Such is the context of our current lives as global citizens and as members of faith traditions grounded in love. We cry, “Come into...
Awakening and discovering at the Providence Associates retreat
...a concert by liturgical composer David Haas. Sister Ann Sullivan led the Providence Associate spring retreat, titled “Belonging as Providence, Rooted in Relationship.” Providence Associate Candidate Joan Richards spends some reflective time during the Providence Associate spring retreat walking near the log cabin chapel on the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Table discussion during the Providence Associate spring retreat. From left, Providence Associates Susan McDowell and Sheila Galvin. Sister of Providence Ellen Kehoe in discussion with those at her table during...