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Restorative Justice
...and even some practical gifts. Enjoying home-cooked food and one another’s company was the best gift of all. Call to Action Visit websites to learn more about restorative justice and restorative practices, such as National Center on Restorative Justice (NCORJ), the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), Catholic Mobilizing Network, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, European Forum for Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice Exchange, and Edutopia for articles, guides, and modules. Meet Howard Zehr, who is known as...
Maintaining Spiritual Balance
...does not promise a life free from trial or wobbling movement. Instead, those practices anchor us. They gently recalibrate our swing, pulling us back toward the true center. When you feel the wobble this week, and when the world feels unsteady, do not despair. Draw near to the various sacred spaces and actions of our Providence Community to steady your stride, trusting that even in the uneven shifts of life, God is actively restoring your peace and reclaiming your center....
Providence Associates’ Spring Retreat: A Joyful Time
...new faces and reconnecting with previously known associates.” Another shared, “This was one of the best of our retreats … I came seeking respite from the chaos of our world and received far more than I anticipated. I leave with joy, gratitude and peace.” Others described the experience as “filled with wonder,” noting that even those familiar with Saint Mother Theodore discovered new insights that brought her story to life in fresh and meaningful ways. Our love for Saint Mother...
‘He wants me to be here’
...I reach the front gate, I am almost wishing I stayed home. But then, something changes. It’s subtle at first, like that first blush of light in the morning. As I meet these women in person, the other discerners and the sisters, I notice a tender peace that gradually dispels my unease. Rachel with Sister Marsha Speth. Feeling Welcomed There’s no pretense here – things are natural and humble. I don’t feel overwhelmed or intimidated, but welcomed. As I kneel...
Leaning into the Center
...Consider the mechanics of a pendulum. In our spiritual lives, we constantly strive for the center. We seek to “center ourselves” before prayer and throughout our busy days to maintain balance and peace. We treat the middle as the ultimate destination or state of being, but a pendulum at a dead stop in the middle is motionless; it represents lifelessness, no progress and no joy. Sister Paula Modaff at prayer Nothing works correctly if the pendulum does not move. The...
Choosing Nonviolence as Gospel Witness
...in justice and hope. Across the globe and within our own communities — from Ukraine to Minneapolis — we see the tragic consequences of aggression. Violence does not resolve conflict or restore peace; it deepens wounds and multiplies suffering. Nonviolence, by contrast, requires profound interior strength and sustained commitment. It must be cultivated personally and communally, and practiced intentionally within social, political, and global systems. Women religious have long understood this truth through lived experience. Since arriving in what would...
Sister Annette Marie Bruce
...Annette Marie entered her eternal life in the same quiet, peaceful way she had lived here on Earth throughout her 93 years of life and 70 years as a Sister of Providence. We will truly miss this example of peace and joy in our lives, but we know that she is now sharing in the eternal peace of the one whom she loved and served so well in her many years of prayerful services,” said Sister Mary Ann. The Mass...
Sister Josephine Paolinelli (formerly Sister Louise Joseph)
...other hand, replied by saying “I’m going to kill her when I see her.” We walked into Mass late and apparently Danielle saw me and thought, “I wonder why Regina is late for Mass?” She then saw Jo and thought, “Oh no, I forgot to get Jo.” So, at the sign of peace who waltz’s up to me but Danielle. I said, “Not sure wishing Jo the sign of peace right now is the best idea but I’m glad you’re...
Sisters of Providence to host ceasefire prayer vigil
...the U.S. Capitol for a nonviolent witness to peace. “In solidarity with all who desire peace, we will gather at 7 p.m., in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and raise our voices together, asking our Creator for guidance and strength as we urge those in power to do the courageous work of nonviolent peacemaking.” For more information regarding the prayer vigil, click here, call 812-264-2318 or email bbattista@spsmw.org. Tell the White House and Congress: Ceasefire Now Experts now warn...
Seeking inner peace to create a more peaceful world: a young sister reflects
...It will allow me to interact with the world from a place of deep peace. Ignoring the hard questions and the hard work of my own emotions sets me up to be a failure at bringing the more peaceful world that I seek to the world around me. It is only out of a deep sense of inner value that I can truly see the value and dignity of all people. Intercommunity collaboration At a recent gathering of younger sisters...
Dorothy Hucksoll
...years, Sister Dorothy ministered in education, including 23 years as a classroom teacher, one as a principal, and 15 years as a reading specialist. She taught in classrooms in schools in Indiana, Illinois and North Carolina. She came back to the Woods in 1988 and began ministering to the sick in various capacities, including health care and peace and justice efforts. Sister Dorothy cared for Sister Wendy Workman (RIP) and eventually wrote the book, “Sister Wendy’s Story,” in her memory....
Delan Ma
Sister Delan came from Yu-Ching, Taiwan and now serves as the Vocation Director for Taiwan for the Sisters of Providence. Sister Delan entered the Congregation on Oct. 1, 1967 and professed final vows on Dec. 4, 1977. She graduated from Fu Jen University with a bachelor’s degree in theology and later got a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She enjoys music, working with yarn and walking through the peaceful, historic campus whenever she has free time....