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Sister Claudia Lewis
Sister Claudia Lewis “I give you thanks that I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are your works.” (Psalm 139:14) “In reflecting on the life of Sister Claudia, we can see why she liked Psalm 139. The happenings in her life caused her to trust in her God who never let her down,” said Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Claudia Lewis, who died May 23. Born Dec. 8, 1907, in Chicago, Mary Margaret Lewis was one of...
Providence Family Services: support and welcome for the neighbor
...counseling was hard to come by. In fact, it was next to impossible to find for her neighbors who were undocumented. Sister Patty decided, with the help of her Congregation of sisters and the parish there, to make affordable, bilingual counseling available to anyone in the area who needed it. She returned to school and received her counseling degree. Then, 20 years ago this year, she and another sister began the ministry at Providence Family Services. They offered counseling on...
Sister Marian Brady
...Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m., EDT, on Thursday, November 7. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., EDT, on Friday, November 8. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Marian to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Marian in the comment section below. Sister Marian Brady Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Ladywood, Indianapolis (1951-1955); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence,...
Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese)
...11 a.m., on Friday, August 18. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Adele to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Adele in the comment section below. Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Anthony School, Indianapolis (1949-50); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1961-64); Principal, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1964-69); School Supervisor, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1969-72); Principal, Holy Cross...
Sister Charles Ellen Turk
...before. Funeral services for Sister Charles Ellen took place on Monday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 7, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Charles Ellen in the comment section below. Memorial contributions in Sister Charles Ellen’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Charles Ellen Turk Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher/Principal, St. Ann, Indianapolis (1950-55); Teacher, Principal, St. Matthew, Indianapolis (1958-61); Teacher, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1973-75); Guidance Director,...
Thanking the Sisters through social media
...in first grade to Sister Rose Gertrude in eighth grade, I had a great education,” Carol said. “Then, I worked there as a secretary. Sister Katherine Manley and Sister Ann (Stephen) Stouffer were the principals and Sister Agnes Farrell and Sister Regina Shaughnessy were in the office. I loved my years with them.” Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer In addition, Kristin Jean was taught by many Sisters of Providence at St. Charles School in Bloomington, Ind. She said she remembers Sister...
Sister Mary Roger Madden
...“telling others.” Whether writing, speaking, or in prayer, the focus of her being was an attempt to articulate the faith she held so deeply in her mind and in her heart, wrote Providence Associate Cynthia Ann MacWhorter in her commentary – delivered by Sister Janice Smith – for Sister Mary Roger Madden, who passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 102-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for almost 83 years. Sister Janice...
Sister Kathleen Bernadette Smith: love of God strengthens love of others
...communication. Bringing needed diversity In 2002 Sister Kate with a parishioner in her ministry at St. Felicitas Parish in Chicago. Sister Kate holds the distinction of being the only current member of the Sisters of Providence who is African-American. She said she hasn’t experienced racism from other members of the Congregation. “Some sisters would sit and watch me sometimes, just because they were curious, I think. The Sisters were very kind and very inviting, and no one ever challenged me,”...
The Philosophy of Fair Trade
...challenge facing the world” with poverty and economic justice following at 44 percent. However, with fair trade, everyone benefits. If you regularly shop at grocery stores, check out the produce aisles by looking for the fair trade label on items such as avocados, bananas, chocolate/cocoa, coffee, and tea. Fair trade is not limited to agricultural products. You should think about fair trade every time you shop. “Visibility of Fairtrade products has increased since 2021 for nearly all major product categories...
Witness
Note: October is Respect for Life Month. We wanted to share with you a piece written by our Justice Promoter, Sister Barbara Battista, SP, she composed for The Catholic Moment, the diocesan publication for the Diocese of Lafayette, Ind. It is an updated version of a piece Sister Barbara composed In October 2020. I watched a man die. He wanted someone to be there for him. Someone not on the killing team. September 22, 2020, at 9:06 p.m., in the...
WVC adds ‘Real Organic Project’ certification
...protect the integrity of the organic label. Organic farming has always been based on “feed the soil, not the plant.” Young plants inside the greenhouse. Real organic farming relies on the microbial activity of the soil to slowly release nutrients to the plant. In recent years, many organic farmers have grown distraught over USDA decisions that have negated this fundamental truth, even though growing in soil is original to the USDA Organic standards. Further, rules have been overlooked regarding the...
Everything is Connected – Our Consumption
...plastic particles themselves and the chemicals used in their manufacture. What Needs to Change? We need to move beyond consume-and-throwaway systems toward circular approaches that work within ecological limits. This means reusing, recycling and sharing materials and products. Governments must do more to make companies accountable for the impacts of their activities and supply chains. They also need to help consumers make sustainable choices, for example, through targeted taxation and requirements for clearer labeling on goods. Households and firms should...