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Swope to display art by Sisters of Providence
...October and November. From 1 to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 10, the museum will offer “Second Saturday Studio: Collage,” in which participants will be able to make collages inspired by Sister Jody’s work in the exhibit. In addition, from 1 to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 14, the museum will offer “Second Saturday Studio: Still Lifes,” where participants will be able to create a still life inspired by the art in the exhibit. And, at 3:30 p.m., on Saturday,...
A community of hope for homeless young adults
...track down the needed phone number. Safe Place Services of Louisville, a day shelter for homeless young adults, lives up to its name. It’s not everywhere that homeless young people can let their guard down, kick off their shoes and feel at home. It’s not everywhere they can find private showers, clothing, a personal locked cubby to store belongings, a warm meal and a loving and accepting community of people. Making things happen At the hub of this drop-in day...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...recalled her childhood and her siblings with great fondness. “Young lady, you will have to learn to change your ways.” In high school Sister Joyce never missed a sock hop on Friday nights, refusing to babysit on those days. She dated. When she asked the senior teacher what she had to do to find out about entering the Sisters of Providence the answer was to change her ways. The teacher knew she dated and knew that wouldn’t work at the...
A reflection for the Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony
Note: The following is the reflection our General Superior, Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, provided at the 2022 Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 8, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. It never fails. When talking with people about Providence Associates, especially persons new to the community, they ask, “Well, what exactly are Providence Associates?” I usually try to conjure up some of the beautiful words written in the spiritual integration units that our associates-elect and...
April 23, 2023: Third Sunday of Easter
Gospel: Luke 24: 13-35 That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast....
A Sister of Providence mom reflects on Mother’s Day
...wasn’t with us. I was in awe that God gave me this precious little gift that I was to care for and love no matter what was to come. In those early days, it’s the sleeping that is very hard. Most babies have their days and nights mixed up. I learned to nap in the day, as there’d be little sleep once night came. I’m sure I was doing something wrong, as Mark didn’t sleep through the night until he...
Cultivating Hope Weekend or Day Retreat
...concludes at 10:30 a.m., on Sunday, October 20. Attendance at Mass and Sunday lunch is optional. The day retreat on Saturday will start at 8:30 a.m. and end around 8 p.m. There are three packages, including: Weekend Package 1: Two nights lodging plus five meals and programming ($300), Weekend Package 2: Commuter for the whole weekend with five meals and programming ($180), and Day Package 3: Saturday only with two meals and programming ($150). The registration deadline is October 13....
Let your surroundings inspire change
...5 is World Environment Day (WED). It’s quite possible you’ve never heard of it, but it was first celebrated in 1974! According to wed2016.com, WED is the United Nations’ most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Above all, WED serves as the ‘people’s day’ for doing something to take care of Earth or become an agent of change. That ‘something’ can be focused locally, nationally or globally; it can be a solo...
Earth Day should be every day
April has snuck up on us and while we are so close to embracing a return to normalcy, we’re just not quite there yet. It was a hard decision but for the second year in a row the Sisters of Providence have decided to cancel our annual Earth Day Festival & Craft Fair that would have been scheduled for Saturday, April 24. But although we may have canceled the event, we have not canceled what it stands for each year:...
Sister Rita Clare Gerardot
I have chosen to write my commentary on my mother’s birthday as she was the greatest influence in my life. Lillian Ternet was born in 1888, an only child. She lived her entire life in a small French settlement known as Besancon near Fort Wayne, Indiana, wrote Sister Rita Clare Gerardot in her commentary, which was given by Sister Ann Casper, for Sister Rita Clare Gerardot, who passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sister Rita...
Valentine’s Day 2011
...theology or … whatever” that Jack’s heart will always be in the right place. That heart of his will always feel for the other person. That heart of his will always reach out so no one will “be all alone.” Happy Valentine’s Day, Jack Alfred. I hope my heart gets more and more like yours! Happy Valentine’s Day to all our friends and companions on the journey! Let’s pray for the gift of tender hearts! Sister Denise Wilkinson, General Superior...
A life of joy serving on the streets
Jan. 23 is a special day for many Sisters of Providence. It was the date many of us received our “habits,” our veil and convent dress. Jan. 23 was also the date many of us took and renewed our vows. Sister Betty Smigla puts her feet to the street helping a client at Taller de Jose in Chicago. What about in the current day? Where will you find Sister Betty Smigla on Jan. 23, 2017? I will be taking Mr....