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The Injustice and Dehumanization of Experiencing Homelessness
...Strong evidence exists that the Housing First model leads to quicker exits from homelessness and greater housing stability over time compared with treatment as usual. And moderate evidence points to “reduced use of emergency department services, fewer hospitalizations and less time hospitalized…”The Veterans Administration Housing First team has social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, vocational and substance abuse counselors available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for those enrolled in the Housing First program. Treatment First prioritizes the value of...
‘Othering’
I am 76 now (I think … because it changes every year, so it’s hard to answer that quickly sometimes). I cannot walk as fast as I used to. And about the time I figure out that I should sit down and take it easy for a couple of weeks, something comes along in this community that makes me sit straight up! And that’s what has happened to me today with “othering.” So instead of sitting down and taking it...
A note from Sister Barbara from her experience in the death chamber
...visit with Keith Dwayne Nelson. The bishops of Indiana, along with numerous other bishops across the U.S., have spoken out against the death penalty. So have religious communities across the country, including my own, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Will mailed his last words to me which, as providence would have it, came the day after he was executed. At a press conference the morning of Sept. 24, when Christopher Vialva would be executed later that day, I...
Sisters share message against ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
...be a moral failure for American society as a whole. We respectfully ask you to vote “no” on the budget reconciliation legislation, HR 1. Sincerely, His Eminence Cardinal Robert W. McElroy His Eminence Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, CSsR Archbishop of Washington, DC Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey Imam Jamal Rahman Rabbi Daniel Weiner Interfaith Community Sanctuary, Seattle, Washington Seattle, Washington The Rt. Reverend Philip N. LaBelle Bishop Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Reverend Douglas Avilesbernal, Executive Minister – Evergreen Baptist Association...
Novice Sister’s new Ministry: Blessing upon Blessing
...at Central Catholic by building relationships with the principal, staff and students. She likes that the SEL curriculum, called Friendzy, is both faith- and academic-based. Central Catholic is housed in one building. It serves about 250 students who begin and end their day with prayer. The Principal reads the Gospel message at assembly and Sister Stephanie enjoys weekly mass with the students. Social and emotional learning SEL helps develop skills students need for everyday life, like staying motivated, communicating effectively,...
Leadership Team statement: We must overcome all of this violence
...rather than working for the common good, we sow seeds of violence. Sister Jessica Vitente in prayer. Today, attending public events such as celebrations, parades, rallies, or even simply going to school can cause some concern. Indeed, violence in words and deeds is all around us. And yet, goodness is also all around us. Words matter. Every time we use derogatory words to label and dehumanize or deprive other persons of opportunities we choose for ourselves, we increase the possibility...
Sister Mary Esther Lane (formerly Sister Francis Gertrude)
Sister Mary Esther Lane “Fear not, I am with you always.” —– A reading from the Prophet Isaiah Once, when asked her favorite passage from scripture, Sister Mary Esther Lane quoted that passage from Isaiah, said Sister Margaret Quinlan in her commentary for Sister Mary Esther, formerly Sister Francis Gertrude, who died Saturday, Nov. 19, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 101 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 83 years. Let’s listen to it again. Fear not,...
Senior jubilarians – 80 years and counting
...that your lively and continuing participation in that process is my hope for and expectation of you. Why would I expect anything else of you jubilarians who have – for 60, 70, 75 and 80 years – been enthusiastically and effectively involved in the life and mission of our Congregation? Thank you, sisters! We do indeed celebrate you today. And we look forward to shaping our future with you in the days ahead. Happy Jubilee! Sister Denise Wilkinson General Superior...
Sister Sharon Richards
...Therese because I wanted to be like this Anne Therese in the book. I’ve grown to love and admire her. Every day, I read her quotation on the perpetual calendar. So often it’s right on the mark. Favorites Food: Fresh fruit. Flower/plant: Gardenia. Book: To Kill a Mockingbird. Movie: The King and I. Vacation spot: Any place by/near water. Recreation: Being out of doors. Sport: Swimming. Animal: Dogs. Pizza topping: Veggies. Holiday: Easter. Dessert: Ice cream Time of day: Morning....
“Creating Currents of Change” in Memphis
...positive — the love engaged against hate, the seeds that are sown to grow justice. Lawson called us to reject the climate of current public discourse that labels and divides. He said, “We are not primarily white or black, conservative or liberal. We are primarily human.” He lamented the continued influence of racism, sexism, violence and plantation capitalism in public discussion today. Lawson urged us to find a different language outside the fear built up by politics and media —...
St. Joseph Lake history photo album
Wheelchairs on the dock! 1982 infirmary picnic. Another photo from the 1982 infirmary picnic. A more recent photo of Sister Jean Fuqua next to the sign marking the area surrounding the lake with its new name, Fuqua Park. The final shovel-fulls of dirt are removed allowing the water to move into the newly expanded area of the lake in 1981. The label on this photo on the scrapbook album: HATS OFF TO THE CREW This handsome crew spent a hot...
Warning, this album may contain photos of sunbathing nuns
...Lake in the 1980s. The label on this photo on the scrapbook album: HATS OFF TO THE CREW This handsome crew spent a hot August 15, 1981 seeding the slopes after the enlargement project. Seated on the hay: Jeanne Knoerle, Ruth Eileen Dwyer. Standing left to right: Bernice Kuper, Leona Walsh, Carol Nolan, Jean Fuqua, grandson of Taylor Ramsey, Taylor and Pete Farmer. In the truck: Mary Stella Morrisey, Agnese Boddington, Emily Walsh, Kathleen Desautels, Jean Karier, Sue Pietrus, Carol...