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HOME, a place to nurture the well-being of others
...goals are implemented. Katie’s team-building, “let’s do this together” approach is contagious and makes others want to create HOME. Dedicated and competent health care professionals designed and implemented a variety of educational programs specific to the well-being of elders. An exciting achievement is the commitment and enthusiasm of many staff members in earning certification as Certified Dementia Care Practioners. Being certificated practioners required these health care professionals to participate in a rigorous seminar titled “Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care.” Topics...
Seeking, struggle leads to gift of fulfillment, community
...to church, “You are Catholic,” she would whisper. Joni Luna with Sister Barbara Bluntzer during one of Joni’s early visits to the Woods from Texas in 2010. I met a Sister of Providence by the name Sister Barbara Bluntzer. She invited me to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. I came, fell in love with the Sisters of Providence, Saint Mother Theodore and the mission. I loved their commitment to justice, especially as it pertained to the poor, women and those on the margins....
Sister Marilu Covani, passing on the spirit of Encuentro
...to offer a safe place to discuss the issues of the day. Encuentro came full circle for Sister Marilú as she found herself encouraging others. Current participants were also passionate about the commitment they developed from their involvement. Empowered Sister Marilú speaks to an Encuentro group. in the Church “We knew what to do. We just didn’t know how.” Bruce Vouziers eagerly explained how the experience taught him to be a missionary disciple. “I wanted to really live my faith,...
Practical ways to reduce CO2 emissions
...dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and cement. During the summer of 2018 the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates committed themselves to reduce our carbon footprint by 2 million pounds by June 2019. We saw this as one small step in reducing the carbon footprint on Earth. Moreover, because climate change disproportionately affects the most vulnerable on Earth, we viewed our commitment as a way of reaching out to those most in need of Earth’s healing. So what are practical...
Sister Marie Paul Haas
...Perhaps the effects of Marie Paul’s talent, dedication, commitment and passion were no more evident than at her Mass of Christian Burial last week at St. Francis Borgia. The following comments were shared by Sisters Dawn and Jeanne, who attended the Mass: “People arrived before the wake began at 5 p.m., and just kept coming. Current families with children taking music lessons, former students, many of whom are still involved in music or who just retired as music teachers themselves!...
The Easter Triduum: celebrating our salvation story
...Body and Blood. This will nourish us to proclaim in word and deed the power of His Resurrection. The third lens of the Paschal Mystery. Easter Sunday Sunday morning we are still glowing in His Light and we continue our Alleluias! We celebrate the Eucharist again and we begin 50 days of joy as the Easter season unfolds. May we be transformed by the Paschal Triduum and may it strengthen our commitment to Him. Jesus is risen! Alleluia! Happy Easter!...
The ever-expanding community of Providence
...now number 270+, make a commitment to live out the charism of Providence wherever they may be. None of the four institutions sponsored by the Sisters of Providence has a full-time Sister of Providence on staff. Yet significant efforts are in place to mirror Providence values. Staff members, interns, volunteers, help us carry out the day-to-day responsibilities necessary for building up the Providence community. The ongoing support of our benefactors and friends is indispensable to the accomplishment of important ministries...
Sister Helen Vinton brings hope in an unsteady environment
...healthy organisms in the field instead of burning into the air.” Holistic change Sister Helen Vinton and Southern Mutual Help Association President and CEO Lorna Bourg at the Whitney Plantation and Museum where some of SMHA’s early work is featured in an exhibit from August 2018 through August 2019. Sister Helen said, “I have great pride in what Southern Mutual has accomplished. A passion for justice and commitment to women’s leadership are at the heart of our organizational culture these...
A reflection for first vows
...make of Saint Mother Theodore’s legacy will be our legacy — will we follow and not look back? Will we give our whole selves in love and service? Will we follow that path traced by Providence that demands our commitment to both personal and social transformation? Mother Theodore’s own words help us know what she would have us do: “This is the path traced by Providence. And I follow it.” It is now my privilege, Emily, to call you forth,...
Sister Bernadetta Ryan
...where ideas and methods could be shared. The status and outlook concerning these lower grades began to take on a more personal and important regard by many. She could be considered a pioneer and innovator of excellence – and dedicated commitment – towards young children. For her Golden Jubilee, her father gave her a gift, a trip to Ireland and Lourdes. In order to obtain her passport, she had to provide a baptismal or birth certificates. In both cases, files...
HOPE winter 2020 — The needs in our backyards
...add up. Sisters of Providence respond to compelling need for health care The willingness of the Providence Health Care staff to forgo the efficiency of a set schedule in favor of a more spontaneous model of care speaks volumes for their commitment to recognizing and respecting the dignity and individuality of persons in their care. Providence Associates addressing the needs in our backyards What can we all do to help? Don’t count anyone out. … The work of bringing our...
Sisters of Providence respond to compelling need for health care
...forgo the efficiency of a set schedule in favor of a more spontaneous model of care speaks volumes for their commitment to recognizing and respecting the dignity and individuality of persons in their care. The other compelling need Kim recognizes is this — creating “moments of joy” in the daily lives of all residents. Kim’s sparkling eyes, her warm smile and her obvious enthusiasm all indicate her passion for working toward the goal of knowing how to guide a resident...