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A sister and doctor: Meet Sister Arrianne Whittaker
...connection to the Sisters of Providence,” Welker said. “For me, obviously it’s non-traditional that a Sister of Providence would want to become a doctor. But how unique it is that someone who made that commitment for life would also want to make this commitment through service, serving those who are underserved? It’s quite a dynamic tie. It helps us fulfill our mission.” While Sister Arrianne said she is not quite sure what she wants to practice, she said she would...
Providence Associates annual meeting festivities
...the meeting. Providence Associate Ron Keller Providence Associate Lorrie Scheidler hands out “unite-mints” favors to Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates at the Sunday evening social dinner. Front from left Sister Carolyn Bouchard and Providence Associate Kim Knoblock with Sister Marsha Speth at the podium during a prayer time on the first day of Chapter. Providence Associate and Liturgy Coordinator Karen Sagraves at the piano during the special Liturgies. Providence Associate Kaitlyn Willy, right, renewed her commitment as a Providence...
A look at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Sister Ann Sullivan
Here we have a photograph of Sister Ann Sullivan (back) and Sister Jean Fuqua weaving at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. The photo was taken in 2001. During the Sisters of Providence 1991 General Chapter, the Congregation made a commitment to eco-justice and eco-spirituality. Sister Ann Sullivan offered a proposal to the Congregation to strengthen the commitment and as a result, a task force was eventually created to develop a plan of implementation to establish Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as an eco-justice...
Letter to Cardinal Elect Joseph Tobin
...you an advocate for Catholic higher education, as well as religious life. We have been touched by your pastoral care for the men of the Terre Haute Federal Prison and for the personal commitment you have made to pray with and for them. We are especially grateful for the stance you took to support the entry of Syrian refugees into the archdiocese, and we have made a donation to Catholic Relief Services to honor both your elevation as cardinal and...
Faithfulness and God’s mission: a Foundation Day reflection
...educational philosophy. In a day where rulers and punishment were common in the classroom, she valued rewards. She also gifted us with an ongoing educational commitment to innovation. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is made up of historic buildings and a serene campus, but don’t let that make you think we are traditional in our offerings! The Academy boasted the curriculum common to its time but also some extraordinary programs in science. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was the first women’s college to offer...
Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence: 10 years in relationship
...creating while at the same time, receiving. [We] share a commitment to walking the Gospel story and allowing ourselves to be a visible and active part of a world that genuinely needs our love.” Sheila Donis (PA ’10) also had a lifelong relationship with the Sisters of Providence. “The sisters were wonderful teachers and friends throughout my life — beginning with kindergarten until now. Because of their wonderful teaching, I was able to have a 38-year career as a school...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2019
...future. When we add majors, we often ask ourselves about the impact that they will have on our students and our world. We strive to include imagination with practicality. Above all, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was committed to serving her God. All that she did was a reflection of this commitment. That is the most important attribute that I long to emulate. In the end, it is what matters the most! From Mandy Lynch: When looking at the life of...
A Prayer for Arbor Day, April 24, 2020
...why not make a stronger commitment to sustainability by signing our Providence Climate Agreement? Remote preparation During the days preceding your individual or group prayer, set aside a time to experience a tree. Choose a window where you can simply gaze at it. Go for a walk and settle before it. Invite it to speak to you, then listen closely. Speak to it. Praise it in a haiku or other small poem. Sketch a branch. Hug it to share its...
Quietly breaking boundaries, creating hope
...education program to train nursing assistants, security workers and construction workers; or traveling through South America on her last dollar. Underlying commitment What holds these many life experiences together? It’s her commitment to education and an inner confidence in God’s love. It’s also faithfulness and the conviction that the hopeful Christian’s task is to devise ways to achieve God’s goals for our time and circumstances. “I ask myself daily how I can help us achieve God’s goals and then I...
Our Letter to President Biden
...our prayerful support as together we move forward as a nation united under God with liberty and justice for all. We recognize the great need for healing multiple divisions in our country. We stand with you especially in your commitment to prioritize climate change solutions. And so, we further congratulate you on your choice of John Kerry to be Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. We are impressed by how “The Biden Plan to Build a Modern, Sustainable Infrastructure and an...
My journey with Providence
...and this excitement and enthusiasm about her community and its mission. The Family of Providence Providence Associate Cathy Dearing and her companion Sister Theresa Clare Carr on Cathy’s first commitment day as a Providence Associate in November 2017 So, after two years of visiting the Woods, I submitted my Providence Associate relationship application in April 2016. Once accepted, I connected with my companion, Sister Theresa Clare Carr. Together we walked the journey of my formation year using the integration units....
Mother Theodore, Providence Associate Kate Childs Graham: writers encouraging goodness
...her Providence Associate Companion Diann Neu at Saint Mary-ofthe-Woods for Kate’s Rite of First Commitment as a Providence Associate in 2018 “Working in politics, I mostly write to persuade. Both candor and compassion are incredibly important when trying to reach hearts and minds. Take COVID-19, for instance. It has been critical for our political leaders to be candid about the situation at hand so that people who live and work in our nation have the information they need to make...