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Sister Ellen Cunningham (formerly Sister Michael Aquinas)
...hand. Here is one example. When she first moved to Providence Hall, Ellen joined two prayer groups; exercised daily; attended yoga at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Providence; worked in the alum office at the college. She remarked, “If this keeps up, I’ll have to quit retirement.” Social Justice For all her gentleness, her graciousness, her quietness, Ellen was fearless, forthright, outspoken on behalf of people oppressed by unjust systems. She spoke out in clear, unambiguous language – written or spoken...
HOPE winter 2017 — bearing the light in unbearable times
...witness to its persistence when everything seems in shadow and grief. … Justice advocates and Providence Associates Since returning to the U.S., their work for justice has been multifaceted. Racial justice, civil rights, gender equality, LGBT rights, School of Americas, criminal justice reform, animal rights, and environment, including climate change, are only some of the issues addressed. In working for social justice, their strategies model just and nonviolent relationships with persons of very different perspectives. Justice commission focuses on eco-justice...
A Reflection for Reception into the Novitiate
...your strength … I say to you with assurance, Come.” (Request to Enter the Novitiate) Ann and Maité what do you ask? (Reply) Grateful for the love and support I have received as I’ve journeyed on my path of Providence, I ask to continue the journey into my fullest self with you, my Sisters and Associates, as my guides, companions and friends. Together, may we remain faithful to the unfolding path of Providence in our lives. (Blessing and Presentation of...
Journals and Letters week 19: Back home in Indiana
...loved her dear sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. When she finally does arrive home at the Woods she describes the feelings of reuniting as “too deep for words.” The legacy of love she left here can still be seen every day among the sisters, associates, staff and supporters. It’s akin to being part of a club that welcomes all. Heroes Mother Theodore was made a saint on Oct. 15, 2006. Here Pope Benedict XVI processes to the altar during the Mass...
HOPE summer 2020 — The circle of giving
...she is still doing too much, she often responds with the wise words of her friend, Sister Jeanne Knoerle, “What are we saving ourselves for?” So just what is Providence Community Cemetery? Relatives, former members, Providence Associates, benefactors, alumnae/i of SP schools and staff members have chosen the sacred space of the Woods for their final resting place. Sister Barbara Doherty: A Sister of Providence icon living with dementia So many people hold so many great memories of Sister Barbara....
No time for despair: climate change reality
...Coordinating Commission on a plan for sharing this information with sisters, Providence Associates, and everyone else in the greater SP community and beyond. Look for more information and opportunities to see this presentation in the coming months. “Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening for the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life.” The Earth Charter, as quoted by Pope...
Sister Emily TeKolste entrance to the novitiate Aug. 5, 2017
She is officially Sister Emily! On Saturday, Aug. 5, Emily TeKolste moved into her next step in formation as she becomes a Sister of Providence. She entered the novitiate, receiving the title “sister” and her white novices cross. Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates blessed her on the way. Read Sister Dawn Tomaszewski’s reflection from the day here....
The bond of friendship leads to lives as sisters
...relationship with the Sisters of Providence.) Tracey didn’t want to “color the process” for Emily, she said. “I didn’t want to pressure Emily but I could see a light and energy in her and I wanted her to be happy. We were close but she needed to do the work on her own. I had to stay out of the way.” Tracey entered the Sisters of Providence in 2014. Emily’s Providence Associate Companion, also Sister Carole Kimes, encouraged her to...
A dementia friendly HOME at the Woods
...involved — Sisters of Providence, Sisters of Providence and Providence Health Care staff and administrators, Providence Associates. This work has begun and continues. The HOME team has offered educational opportunities: on how the brain changes, building empathy for those living with dementia and meaningful ways to engage them, practical advice such as how to avoid falls and how to converse with a person with dementia. Designing, building and maintaining a dementia-friendly HOME is challenging. Yet all involved demonstrate enthusiasm and...
Art, Spirituality and Justice
Note: The following was written by Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Suzie Ray and is part of the Episode 16 JUSTus Podcast. When thinking about social justice, art and spirituality may not be the first things that come to mind. Art, in all its forms — painting, drawing, poetry, music, writing, photography, pottery, cooking, baking, and beyond — can express spiritual experiences, challenge injustice, and promote social awareness and change. Music Throughout history, artists have harnessed their creativity to promote...
Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 2018 reflection
...Indiana — that is the treasure we hold, of which Luke’s Gospel speaks. She is the very heart of this community. And we who are trying to follow in her footsteps — Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, all our ministry partners near and far, SP co-workers, PHC and SMWC colleagues, students and friends, — well, I think a day like today should remind us that we, too, are marked for holiness. God calls each one of us to holiness. In...
Postulant Jessica Vitente shares of her journey to the Sisters of Providence
...to begin with. At this point, I had one foot in California and the other foot in Indiana. Finally now, since my September entrance to the postulancy of the Sisters of Providence, I have both feet in Indiana, but part of my heart is in California. As Saint Mother Theodore Guerin said, “Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence and you will find yourself well supported.” Transitions are never easy but I have been well supported by many sisters,...