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Sisters honor past, present White Violet Center directors
During its 26th Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 18, in honor of the 30th anniversary of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, the Congregation honored the four directors the ministry has had since its inception. White Violet Center was established in 1996. The honored directors included Sister Ann Sullivan, SP, founder of White Violet Center; Sister Maureen Freeman, CSJ; Lorrie Heber; and Mary Riley. Prior to this year’s festival,...
Eco-Spirituality
Ecospirituality has been defined as “a manifestation of the spiritual connection between human beings and the environment.” As members of one sacred Earth community, the Sisters of Providence have committed themselves individually and communally to care for our resources and to make decisions regarding their current and future use as they seek to balance their individual and SP communal economic needs with the sustainability needs of Earth community....
Earth Day: A Holy Day of Obligation
...of her,” was an important phrase coined at the time. Join us for our 19th annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22! Nelson was disturbed that an issue as important as our environment was not addressed in politics or by the media. The grassroots movement begun that day did eventually lead to national legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. In 1990, Earth Day went global. Today, the Earth Day Network (EDN) collaborates with...
Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene)
...Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, January 12. An additional Wake took place from 10-11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Dorothy to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Dorothy in the comment section below. Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene) Complete Ministry...
Earth Day Every Day: Earth Defenders unite
...resolve. It provides all of us with encouragement and hope. The Learn and Play tent was so much fun at our 2019 Earth Day Festival Although we are not able to have our normal Earth Day celebration again this year, we want to take this week to highlight and celebrate some of our Earth Day partners in our community and give them the opportunity to share their stories about the exciting things they are doing and other helpful tips they...
Our Providence Community 2025-26 Laudato Si Action Platform Plan
...governments and corporations for climate justice. Collaborate with Ministry of the Woods to provide workshops on climate literacy and ecological citizenship. (WVC Earth Day, Every Day series; WVC permaculture design; renewable energy; climate adaptation, etc.) Develop and maintain an Ecological Book Display in the Providence Resource Room. Review, select and purchase current climate books for Resource Room. Cultivate a culture of care and responsibility for our common home. “Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.” Bear prophetic witness as...
A reflection for the Season of Creation
...own advantage. And in doing so, we have caused Earth to endure “beatings and buffets and spitting.” This has been particularly so since the Industrial Revolution, and even more intensely over the past 50 years. Indeed, Earth has suffered its own kind of Lent, and it cries out to God for help! Earth speaking And yet the psalmist gives me hope. Just for a few seconds, I invite you to pray with me part of today’s psalm, imagining Earth herself...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods today. You can visit Saint Mother Theodore’s final resting place at the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Contents Summary timeline Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s story Early years in France Tragedy at a Young Age Sister St. Theodore Chronic ill health begins “Love the children first, and then teach them.” Winning over the children Misunderstood Schooled in medicine Missionary to the United States Journey and disappointment A Woman of Determination and...
A Providence Advent Calendar
...signs in the sun, the moon and the stars, and upon Earth… Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.” –Luke 21:25-36 What signs of Providence do you see in the sun, moon, stars, Earth, and trees? Monday: “… you ought not to give way to uneasiness about the future. Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Give someone your hand today and offer comfort. Tuesday: “I feel the touch of Jesus very...
Being ‘Stickered’
...other for the first time that day.” Natasha Butcher dispenses the stickers at Providence Hall each day. As the months wore on, she started turning the stickers over on Friday and giving a prize to whoever chose the sticker with the word “WINNER” on it. “The sisters look forward to it and it has become a great source of fun and laughter.” As a recipient of Natasha’s stickers, Sister Gloria Memering said: “I do look forward to Saturday’s stickers which...
Our trip to Ruillé sur Loir
...Day 6 – Giving Thanks Hello again! After another intense day in the Chapter Room working on orientations for the next six years (complete with more Post-a-notes AND newsprint), the day ended with a celebration of gratitude for the Leadership Team. Elections for the new team begin on Friday. Sister Gill (left) with Sister Arlette Set in the context of prayer, the celebration opened with the Sri Lankan sisters carrying candles to the altar accompanied by beautiful movement. Psalms and...
‘We’re All in This Together: Eat, Shop, Support Local’
With the warmer temperatures, we all welcome with happy hearts the first signs of flowers and buds on the trees, the longer days full of sun and the return of more outdoor activities. For 23 years, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have had an annual Earth Day Festival on the campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to usher in spring, acknowledge all that the Earth provides for us and deliver a call...