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The Season of Creation 2022
...with all your creatures,” prayed St. Francis of Assisi. With this simple but profound prayer, he has encouraged believers of many generations to recognize creation as the fruit of God’s eternal Love. Season of Creation is a time of grace that the Church, in ecumenical dialogue, offers to humanity to renew its relationship with the Creator and with creation, through celebration, conversion and commitment together. The symbol for the 2022 Season of Creation is the Burning Bush. Call to our...
Season of Creation 2022: Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Note: We are preparing to celebrate the Season of Creation (Sept. 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation through Oct. 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi). The Sisters of Providence Climate Change Task Force will share 10 blogs, this being the fourth. We hope you enjoy the series. As we prepare to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology, we remember his commitment to live sustainably as he chose to...
Providence Associate Stephen Modde on finding a safe and welcoming community
Providence Associate Stephen Modde with his Sister companion Sister Carol Meyers at his first commitment ceremony as a Providence Associate in 2019 For several months in the weekly Providence Associate emails, I’ve seen an invitation to share in “Get to know a Providence Associate.” I’ve read some interesting stories, but I said, “No I don’t need to do that.” Recently I have been thinking, “Maybe!” Now here I am writing some of my story. My motive, I hope, is not...
March 26, 2023: Fifth Sunday of Lent
...the raising of Lazarus believe what they see and in the One who raised him from death. They open their hearts to the gift of faith. So it is for those who have been journeying into the church. They (the Elect) have come to believe in Jesus and are ready to make their commitment as faith-filled Catholic Christians. Jesus’ dear friends, Martha and Mary, already believe in him. A relationship does that for us, usually. As friends of Jesus, we...
Sister Helen Vinton (formerly Sister Helen Jean)
...because they were studying a microscopic mite that lives in our eyebrows. I was astounded that she would shave her eyebrows all in the name of science. This is an example of her commitment to learning and discovering the complex nuances of creatures that live among us without our awareness.” Another student, Mary Ellen Wieland shared, “She really opened up a whole new world to us city girls. In the spring of 1971, Sister Helen Jean encouraged us to participate...
‘Like Mary, you have given birth’
A reflection for our 2023 Senior Jubilarians Note: General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski offered this reflection during the 2023 Senior Jubilee Mass on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. At a time when our world seems to have turned upside down, I am grateful, Jubilarians, for this opportunity to celebrate YOU! Your steadfast commitment as Sisters of Providence, as faithful women of the Gospel, is a sign that the message we heard the Angel Gabriel deliver to Mary is true, “Do not...
Blessing of new ‘green space’ begins 2024 annual meeting
...The blessing began with a time of reflection followed by a discussion led by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Farm Manager John-Michael Elmore, who talked about what is being done with the land now. During the annual meeting, Sister Barbara Battista delivered the Congregation’s “Land Acknowledgement.” This commitment sets the tone for future initiatives of the Sisters of Providence which will focus on tangible actions to support the history of indigenous peoples. Sister Jan Craven and Sister Marsha Speth (left)...
Standing Strong 1974!
...senior year, we knew we wanted to not drift too far apart. The times changed and life moved ahead quickly. There were degrees, careers, weddings, babies and adventures as the decades passed. But still we stopped to check in with each other. Guiding us And for all of our shenanigans, Sister Mary Clare and the sisters guided us through. Their emphasis on reading, writing and ‘rithmatic served us well, along with modeling a deep commitment to civil rights, faith and...
A response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious to These Times
...beliefs is an important exercise for us as we are confronted with rhetoric that urges us to change course and actions that oppose our principles. These values, around which we have spoken publicly and that have guided our lives, include: The belief in the inherent right to life of all human beings and the dignity of each life The commitment to the Gospel demands of love, welcome, and care for all people, especially those who are most vulnerable The duty...
Miracle Place celebrates 25 years!
...Barbara added. “We currently have five tutors and 10 students in the learning center. The children are thriving with the individual loving attention they receive.” Sister Maité Rodriguez-Mora with a child at Miracle Place. A ‘Congregation Commitment’ Sister Barbara added Miracle Place is a “Congregation commitment” to those who need help the most. “We serve a wide variety of people without regard for differences,” she said. “It is a way for people of different backgrounds, cultures and social economic statuses...
Mary Weber and Gary Meister: ‘a God of surprises’
Mary Weber and Gary Meister pose for a photo with Jude Okpalannaka. Mary Weber and Gary Meister of Indianapolis made their first commitments as Providence Associates in November 2008. Sister Marceline Mattingly was the companion for this couple. Among their many ways of serving others, Mary and Gary have opened their home to a Providence Cristo Rey High School student, Jude Okpalannaka. 1.) How did you and Gary become interested in Providence Associates? I found out about the associates while...
Sisters companion, advocate for immigrants
...Immigrants today consists of 170 members from 54 congregations. “I connected with this ministry while reflecting on our 2006 and 2011 chapter commitments, which among other challenges called us to respond to urgent global needs,” Sister Marilyn said. Sister Marilyn Kofler, center, joins Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants in a prayer service in the rotunda at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield in an effort to lobby for temporary driving licenses for new immigrants. (Submitted photo.) Sister Marilyn has lived out...