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Oral history: Sister Kathleen Desautels, change maker
...World Congress on Women and Gender Equality in 1995, still considered one of the most important U.N. conferences ever held. Even now, Kak points out, many countries understand the necessity of healthcare for women more than even the U.S. She has worked with Central Americans and others, both in-country and long distance, regarding women’s issues and human rights issues. Sisters attending the United Nations Beijing Conference on Women in 1995. From left, Delores Brooks, OP; Sister Donna Marie Fu. SP;...
A note from Sister Barbara Battista, March 13, 2024
During the summer of 1996, the Sisters of Providence committed to examining racism with the hopes of educating themselves and others. Also, they wanted to work on changing their racist attitudes and behaviors. Sisters Donna Butler and Susan Dinnin sign the racial justice pledge During this same time, the Sisters filed a federal lawsuit based on housing discrimination. This lawsuit was on behalf of one of the African American members of the Congregation. The money received from this lawsuit was...
Sister Rosemary Eyler (formerly Sister Mary Luke)
...just enjoyed being with people! Rosemary Eyler was born to Clayton and Margaret Brennan Eyler June 16, 1930, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Two of her five siblings remain: her sister Margy and her brother Tom. Rosemary is now united with her parents and three sisters who preceded her in death: Elizabeth, Donna and Carolyn. Those who knew the family attested to Rosemary’s deep devotion to her family. Someone said that the five sisters were as different as night and day. We...
Sisters and nearby community celebrate Easter
It was a joyous Easter service on Sunday, with bright, aroma-filled flowers, sisters singing and triumphant piano and organ music. Families in the Wabash community regularly attend Mass with the Sisters of Providence and today was no exception. A set of Zimbelstern bells was recently installed on the organ, adding beautiful tinkling and chiming sounds during many songs. The bells were graciously donated by Dr. Herminia Din and Dr. Darrell Bailey, in honor of Sisters Agnes Joan Li and Donna...
Sister Mary Catherine Keene
...change them. She just loved them and tried to support them. She was always attentive to the needs of others making sure that no one felt left out. Sister Donna Butler recounts a memory of her days at St. Ann’s school. There was a young child with a medical condition that prevented her from going out to play at recess. Sister Mary Catherine, seeing the situation, began giving her private music lessons at noontime so that she would not feel...
Our Lady of Providence … Pray for Us
Just who is she … this Lady of Providence? Yes … we know her name is Mary. Her name is Queen of the Home. Her name is Our Lady of Victory. Her name is the Immaculate Conception … her name is Our Lady of Guadalupe. Her name is Our Ancestral Great Mother. Her name is Protector of the Vulnerable. Her name is Mater Dolorosa. Her name is the Black Madonna. Her name is They Tried to Stop Her at the...
Born Free: Human Rights and Dignity
...Christians Call Holy” is the podcast this month. They, too, yearn to be free. “Mother Theodore’s legacy has continued through the years as the Sisters of Providence have dedicated themselves to human rights in a wide spectrum of issues through their ministries of service and advocacy. Despite the advances, sometimes it seems human rights are at an all-time low.” — Sister Donna Butler, SP Call to Action Keep up to date on global issues: Al Jazeera and the BBC, Tools to...
Sisters Celebrate Volunteers
...honorees Sarah also gave special thanks to five-year volunteers Kathy Sternal, Jan Showalter, Skitz Evrard and Judy Houghton. 10-year volunteers Donna Stevenson, Rosaline Secrest, Jane Fischer, Marilyn Webb, Alice Quinlan, Stacy Pierce, Penny Frederick and Carl Bender. And 15-year volunteer Sheila Donis. Sister Marilyn Kofler (from left) with postulant Ann Duong, and volunteers Jane Reyes (seated) and Patrice LeMaire. “To say the Sisters of Providence appreciate their volunteers would not encompass the gratitude and esteem felt towards those who share...
Sister Brigid Ann Bonner
...Ann Bonner, Mary Montgomery, Providence Associate Joan Frisz, Sisters Hannah Corbin, Eileen Rose Bonner, Ellen Kehoe and Associate Maria Price. Sister Eileen Rose and Neil survive and we extend our deepest sympathy to them as well as to cousins Marian and Brigid Byrne. They, along with other relatives and friends, join us today by way of livestream … Neil, from California, and cousins in Georgia. Our sympathy extends to her band members; Sisters Gloria Memering, Donna Butler and Kay Manley,...
2025 Reflection for Providence Associate Commitment Liturgy
...Leon, Sheila Hussey and Madonna Buchanan, (third row) Kimberly Tabor, Deborah Way, Martha Sullivan and Helen Killeen, (fourth row) with General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, Providence Associate Director Debbie Dillow and General Councilor Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein. For quite some time now, I have thought that this liturgy, with its rite of first commitment and the renewal of commitments, is among the most important experiences we share as a total Providence Community. I believe strongly in its importance — AND,...
Human Rights Day and Saint Mother Theodore
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin knew the violation of human rights in an up close and personal way in her home country, France. The French Revolution was a time of great social and political upheaval to abolish the injustice of the feudal system and absolute monarchy. During this time Catholic churches and schools were closed. Despite some gains in human rights, the French Revolution failed to condemn slavery or to uphold the equality of women. In America, she witnessed the selling...
Poverty Justice Fund
Started in 1999, the Poverty Justice Fund has partnered with close to 100 organizations to assist the Sisters of Providence in their efforts to promote social justice and the integrity of Earth. There are many direct service organizations that help people, but this fund is aimed at systemic changes that promote human dignity and the integrity of all creation. The fund allows us to partner with others who are doing good work in an effort to create a more just...