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Sister Kathleen Desautels: Collaborating for justice
...murders, massacres and disappearances of citizens. Sister Kathleen chose to cross a line governmental officials had set limiting demonstrators. She was convicted of federal trespassing and served a six-month sentence at the Federal Prison Camp in Greenville, Ill. Sister Kathleen hopes her act of civil disobedience made others aware of the need for change. Sister Kathleen said 8th Day Center, which has never had a director, is “modeled after what we would like the world to look like,” a community...
From foodie to environmentalist
...and women religious, and folks who just pull in off the road. It’s wonderful!” Lorrie has been involved in sustainable living projects in the Terre Haute area for several years. She is the president of Our Green Valley Alliance for Sustainability. The members of this grassroots non-profit organization work to advance environmental sustainability in the Wabash Valley and beyond. She is also a board member and marketing director for Terre Foods Cooperative Market, working with many others for the development...
This group was special because …
...many other groups who visit, very special to us, and that is Saints Francis & Clare School, of Greenwood, Indiana. This group was special because … A letter from “Alex”. Click to enlarge. When I held the door open to the shrine, every single student looked me in the eyes and said, “thank you.” They LOVED Sister Jan … many “thank you” notes that they sent mention how she pretended an umbrella was a microphone. They absolutely adored her and...
Inspiring exercisers
...class in the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College chapel in the basement of LeFer Hall. Yes, yoga class in a chapel. Don’t you love the idea? It was there where I observed Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski, Janice Smith and Mary Moloney slowly stretching and moving on their green and turquoise blue mats. With each intentional breath and every twist of their bodies they inspired me to get out and move. I’m thankful they allowed me to interrupt their daily exercise routines. I will...
Sisters of Providence Newsnotes
...Traci Tucker, Marcy Meldahl, Jean Smith, Helen Flavin with Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason. Second row from left: Amy Miranda, Tracy Biggs-Green, Marilyn Rausch. Third row from left: Charles Fisher, Jane Fischer, Suzie Ray, Terry Urban, Duane Drake and Marsha Bialaszewski. Back row from left: Assistant Director of Associates Debbie Dillow, Tara Lane, Lorraine Scheidler, Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, Sarah Wilson, Susan McDowell and General Officer for the Sisters of Providence Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Not pictured: DeAnna Havel and...
Celebrating National CSA Sign-Up Day
...Yum! 1. Pickled jalapeños on fish tacos – Pickled peppers were a favorite for our household last year. Once we discovered the spicy, garlicky kick of pickled peppers, we were putting them on everything: green salads, any kind of taco, sautéed veggies, with rice and beans — the possibilities are endless! 2. Kale in my breakfast smoothies — I’m not what you might call a trendy person, but the breakfast smoothie is one hip idea I can get on board...
Sister Marilú Covani
Current ministry: Director of Worship, Diocese of San Bernardino, Calif. Years in the Congregation: 27 years Favorite music: Argentine folk music Favorite recreation: movies Favorite hobby: water color, clay Favorite author: Graham Greene Favorite hero: Bishop Dom Helder Camara, Brazil Sister Marilú Saltzmann Covani was born in Rosario, Argentina, in 1939, and became a Sister of Providence in August 1987. In-between, Marilú, after earning a bachelor’s degree, started medical school in Rosario, Argentina. There she met and married Enrique Covani,...
Sister Catherine Arkenberg (formerly Sister Jean Loretto)
...many as 40. The two sisters really got this practice started because they wanted to see everyone when they came into town. The attraction of the gathering for the family was “the sisters,” for they loved seeing them and hearing the family stories that the sisters never seemed to tire of telling. Now family members have passed on a few stories of their own about Catherine. They spoke of her as being “truly green,” an environmentalist way before her time....
Former teacher influences a career in environmental law
...we knew it would be, but we are hopeful. I was re-inspired last fall when my husband and I traveled to New York City to participate in the People’s Climate March. What an experience! While our government has been lagging, the people are beginning to take the lead — especially people of faith. There is an active Green Congregations movement in Indianapolis and I am involved with the Eastside (Indianapolis) Creation Care Network. I am very excited about what Pope...
Sister Carole Kimes
...humility, humor Favorite book: “Jesus Before Christianity” by Albert Nolan and “A Presence that Disturbs” by Anthony Gittins Favorite hero/heroine: my parents. Favorite childhood activity: riding my bike and camping. Least favorite food: fish in any way, shape or form. Favorite pizza topping: onions, green peppers, olives. Favorite course in school: math Favorite form of prayer: Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer Favorite sport: NFL Football and College Basketball Favorite quote: “Anything less than everything just doesn’t cut it.” Sister Judy...
Promoting justice through ‘Corporate Responsibility’
...that discourage collective bargaining among employees, • Corporations that benefit from for-profit prisons, mass incarceration, capital punishment or immigration detention centers, • Corporations whose practices are known to be detrimental to the environment, • Corporations that use sweatshop labor or otherwise abuse employees in the production of goods and services, and • Corporations that engage in predatory lending practices. Positive Screens: • Corporations that engage in the development and implementation of green technologies, • Corporations that engage in initiatives that...
Sister Tracey decides to “roll and trust the gravity of grace” as an SP novice
...day of retreat was rolling down a hill. One day as I was walking, I came upon a beautiful piece of green lawn that was just begging someone to roll down it. The grass was neatly cut, and there was a seriously perfect slope. I got into position, but then came the “What ifs” – “What if I roll over bees or biting ants?”…”What if my trajectory puts me smack into the middle of that tree trunk?”…”What if there are...