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We all need a Polish grandpa! We all need the Christ Child.
I know it was the tagline – Polish Grandpa Learns English – that made me click on the Christmas commercial for Allegro that was appearing on Facebook. When you have a last name like mine, you are bound to be curious. Add to that the comments of previous viewers — “you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to hug this guy when it is over,” and I was hooked. The commercial starts inauspiciously enough. A stately Polish gentleman watches at the...
Musings on wearing and making masks
Who knew masks would be a hot topic in national news; on Facebook; in tweets and on Twitter; in daily conversation? Who knew that the lack of masks would become a critical need in hospitals and in health care centers? Who knew that mask making would become not only an art form but a way for volunteers to safe lives? I’d venture to say not many of us knew any of this until the pandemic made its way to the...
Ask Sister Dina: How many Sisters of Providence are there and what are their roles?
...off campus and what are some of the “duties/roles” that you participate in both on and off the campus? I’ve always wondered and now I get a chance to ask! Thank you. – From Annette Maher Powell via Facebook Dear Annette, Thank you so much for your questions. To date, we are 238 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. But as you know, not all of us live on the motherhouse grounds. I use those words specifically because there is...
You are invited to celebrate vows, share in a sister’s story
...live. Tune in via Zoom webinar here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89243615357 or watch on Facebook Live@SistersofProvidence. Hear about Sister Tracey’s call as a 20-something woman to become a Sister of Providence. Learn about her ministry today, including her 2018 arrest when she joined other faith leaders in Indiana in protesting for the rights of DACA immigrants. And hear about Sister Tracey’s current ministry on the U.S./Mexico boarder. We hope you can join us during these exciting events that will celebrate our newer Sisters...
Ask Sister Dina: how long does it take to become a sister?
Dear Sister Dina, My question is how long is the process of becoming a sister? – From Bryce Crosley via Facebook Dear Bryce, The process of becoming a sister can be long. It is driven by prayerful discernment in living out the Congregation’s God-given mission within community. To do this a person has to dedicate themselves to listening in love to where God may be calling her. Women exploring religious life join the Sisters of Providence in formation for a...
Sister Corbin Hannah professes final vows
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
Moving ahead with action against death penalty
...executions, end the federal death penalty, and investigate the matters of timing and legal shenanigans in the July executions. A few of us will make brief comments during the press conference. If you can be available to participate and are open to making a “very short” statement indicating your organization’s support, let Sister Barbara Battista know. The press conference will also be broadcast on Facebook. Also plan to join Catholic Mobilizing Network’s series of virtual vigils by signing up here....
Sister Barbara Doherty, former SMWC president, passes away
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
Resources on racism, Black history, anti-racism
...About Race” Reynolds, Jason. “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.” (for youth 11 yrs. and up) Wallis, Jim. “America’s Original Sin” Wilkerson, Isabel. “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” Online resources Twenty-one Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge Ninty-seven Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice Krista Tippett. “On Being” interviews with Jason Reynolds, Isabel Wilkerson, Robin DiAngelo Black Catholic Ministry, Archdiocese of Indianapolis Facebook page of Indy Black Catholic Ministry Twitter: IndyBlkCatholic Antiracist...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
Ask Sister Dina: Two requests for online database of sisters
Dear Sister Dina, A partial list of results on a search for “Mary” on our Find a Sister search at SistersofProvidence.org I’m proud that the Sisters of Providence ran and taught in my grade school, St. Joseph Academy, and my high school, Costa Catholic High School, of Galesburg, Illinois. I know where my excellent French teacher is now, I see her mentioned in your Facebook posts, Sister Denise Wilkinson, and I was so glad she was able to spend extended...
Former Sisters of Providence General Superior passes away
...of downtown Terre Haute, Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters...