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Newsnotes: the latest from the Sisters of Providence
...On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Providence community welcomed 17 new Providence Associates during a first-commitment ceremony at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. These women and men will join nearly 300 other Providence Associates in walking alongside the Sisters of Providence and sharing in their mission of love, mercy and justice. Our new Providence Associates, from bottom left, first row: Kathy Sternal, Gloria Morgan, Josephine Carbonaro, Michelle Barrentine, Kay Hassan and Providence Associate Co-Director Sister Sue Paweski. Second row from left: Karen Maynard, Wanda...
Sister Ellen Cunningham (formerly Sister Michael Aquinas)
...a line or two in a conversation. Titles of some papers Ellen presented at mathematical and science meetings include: “Matt to Save Lives – modeling the spread of AIDS;” “Linear Algebra and the Long-Distance Learner;” “Consorting with Biologists: Approaches to Biocomplexity and Environmental Modeling.” Even in her scholarly presentations, Ellen’s commitment to a more just world shone forth. As erudite as Ellen was, her students described her in very human terms: Wonderful, wise, gentle, a true mentor, kind, gracious, shining...
Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part One
...Others, climate change. This question deserves deeper scrutiny. More than 750,000 unborn children are directly killed in the United States every year. At one time, there was bipartisan support for erecting policies that made abortion rare. Now that commitment has been eviscerated in the Democratic Party in a capitulation to notions of privacy that simply block out the human identity and rights of unborn children. Even in an age when sonograms testify with the eloquence of truth and life itself...
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski: What it means to be a Catholic sister today
...out in community with other people who have that same desire. And it is strengthened by living a vowed life that is grounded in the belief in a living and loving Provident God. Sister Editha Ben (left), Sister Delan Ma (center) and Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. My commitment as a woman religious gives me the opportunity to return the love that has been so freely given to me and to devote myself to Jesus’ mission to “preach the Gospel to the...
Betsy Frank: Faithful and consistent
...have as a Jew-Tikkun Olam – which is ‘Repair of the World.’ I wanted to acknowledge how much I respected the Sisters of Providence and their deep commitment to making the entire world a better place.” Through these meetings, Betsy began visiting Sister Mary Esther Lane (RIP) and continued these visits until she passed away in November 2016. “When she passed away, I just visited many of the sisters in Mother Theodore West,” Betsy said. “I would listen to their...
Sister Helen Therese Conway
...in education. Her lifelong commitment to the community of the Sisters of Providence was truly beautiful. I too have fond memories of my last visit with her at SMW, reminiscing about the entire family. Up until a few years ago, she would keep track of all the comings and goings of the family.” This dearly loved Aunt Eileen attended Our Lady of Angels in Chicago and went on to Providence High School where she met up with the Sisters of...
Today is Monday in case you were wondering.
...19-25, is a great time to take a moment and thank our volunteers and all others who donate their time and talent to so many wonderful organizations. This week we will be highlighting a few of our current volunteers so we can shine a light on all they do. April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. The Sisters of Providence are passionate about their commitment to sustainability and the care of our resources here...
Sister Editha Ben: the blessings of sheltering in place in the Philippines
Sister Editha with her mother in the Philippines during Easter Providence works wonders. Before I traveled to the Philippines at the end of February, I had always wanted to be able to stay longer with my 98-year-old mother (who is very well cared for by three full-time caregivers.) But because of other commitments, I could only stay for a 27-day visit. Now, because of COVID-19, flights have been canceled, airports are locked down and quarantine is imposed. And so, I...
Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Mary Elise Renauldt, SP
Sister Mary Elise Renauldt It is said that when called to mission in a distant country, the Jesuits are told to expect to be buried there since their commitment is for life. Indeed, the call to our sisters in 1920 for the mission in China was expressed by Mother Mary Cleophas in a similar manner: “… Those who go need never expect to return here – except on their way to heaven they may pass through Saint Mary’s – that...
Let us be the people Jesus describes, as he sends his disciples out on Mission
...we – all people – are alive. And we have a duty to each other to act as if we are alive, to find moments of joy and celebration to sustain us through the long slog that is the much-needed and long-awaited social change in our world. As a student of society and theology, I need to name all of those things. And as a Sister of Providence preparing to renew that commitment – as a person striving to live...
Moving from darkness to light
...could be a re-commitment to Kingdom work as Fr. Richard describes it. As disciples of Jesus, may we be more passionate and committed than ever to building God’s Kingdom on planet Earth through acts of mercy, forgiveness, nonviolence, letting go, solidarity, service, love, patience, and simplicity. Since shopping for Christmas presents could be particularly challenging this year, think about gifting others with these blessings instead, at Christmas and throughout the year. These presents don’t need to be gift-wrapped; they only...
December 13, 2020: Third Sunday of Advent
...someone “whose sandal strap he (John) is not worthy to untie.” Imagine yourself actually being baptized, feel the water, be aware of your commitment to change your life. You walk away full of anticipation for what’s coming next. Action Some morning this week take a little extra water and pour it over your head saying, “I remember my baptism.” Ask again for the grace promised in Baptism to be more patient with those around you, gentler, more aware of Jesus’...