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‘It was 20 years ago today …’
...to pardon me for taking some liberties with the superb Beatles song, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band!” Students from Creighton University who attended the 2019 Alternative Spring Break pose with chickens at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. Jeff Peak, the assistant director of the John P. Schlegel, SJ Center for Service and Justice at Creighton University, said eight students will travel from Omaha, Nebraska, this year for the week-long venture. “We’ve sent anywhere from six to nine students, depending...
Justice commission focuses on eco-justice
...at the meeting, the group felt a focus on eco-justice within the larger arena of environmental justice would enable the Congregation and justice partners to address urgent needs. It would also allow the commission to examine how critical justice issues intersect. (The word “eco-justice” has its roots in the Latin word oikos, the home or household. Thus, eco-justice refers to caring for and attending to the “household of creation,” including people, creatures, ecosystems, economy, environment, food, water, air, and rules...
Racism’s infection within American healthcare
...most institutions in America do, with only the white man and the white body in mind. And this error has yet to be rectified. The United States’ white-centric view on public health has led to harmful, life-threatening consequences, evident through the racial health disparity occurring currently with the COVID-19 pandemic. A disproportionate number of people of color are being hospitalized and killed by this virus compared to white Americans. Though this health disparity can be attributed to a number of...
Heber to attend Al Gore’s climate change training
...throughout the year. Those tools will help the Sisters of Providence regarding their justice focus of care for creation and the environment.” Lorrie said she is planning for presentations to take place at White Violet Center throughout the year. “White Violet Center provides a natural platform for advancing education and advocacy around climate change,” she said. “I plan to have presentations here and throughout the community and to incorporate what I’ve learned into our events, such as Earth Day Celebration.”...
Volunteers Make the Difference
...Providence Food Pantry, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Farm, White Violet Farm Store, Providence Teen Ministry, Visiting with the Sisters of Providence in long-term care, Office Assistance, Linden Leaf Gifts sales associate, The Connecting Link Resource Center, Earth Day Festival, Summer Used Book Sale, and Christmas Fun at the Woods. Are you interested in learning about volunteer opportunities? Contact Volunteer Services for more information. Sign up for the Volunteer Services Monthly E-Newsletter and stay up-to-date on needs within the community....
Sisters of Providence Traveling Roadshow presentation
...of Providence Congregation video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBGJgOLOfM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBGJgOLOfM Life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dELPn595CA4&t=1001s http://Life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dELPn595CA4&t=1001s Visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTRjC_hi7NI&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTRjC_hi7NI&t Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmTmps2Nq5U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmTmps2Nq5U White Violet Center Land Ethic Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z5vaAj0GtY&t= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z5vaAj0GtY&t= Spiritual Pilgrimage Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe4gh5k-meA&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe4gh5k-meA&t=13s Please provide feedback after your presentation. The Advancing the Mission Committee is looking for your feedback to make this presentation the best it can possibly be. Please complete our follow up survey here....
Farmers Market
...the road so you know they’re fresh. Our eggs come from our flock of laying hens. Come out and see them sometime. We also bring White Violet Kitchen Creations made right here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We make yummy things like soups, pickles, pesto and of course Sister Mary Montgomery‘s homemade fudge. Remember the money you spend at market stays in the local community, supporting your friends, neighbors and small businesses in the Wabash Valley. Find us at Meadows Shopping Center Lot...
Season of Creation 2022: Fair Trade and Climate Change
...by Elizabeth Cline. Additional Resources Guide to Fair Trade Labels What is Fair Trade? How Fair Trade is tackling the climate crisis No Social Justice Without Climate Justice Chicago Fair Trade Carbon Credits Pray, Reflect, Act: Prayerfully consider the life of workers making about $2 each day. Reflect on what we buy. Do we know the background of the group producing the item, how they treat their workers and the environment? Support Fair Trade Markets. Hold a Fair Trade Alternative...
Sister Ann Sullivan celebrates golden jubilee
Sister Ann Sullivan, founding director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, was one of 10 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary as members of the Congregation. We join in the celebration by congratulating Sister Ann on this special anniversary! You see, in 1991 there was no White Violet Center, but the seed of that possibility was alive and growing is Sister Ann. It was Sister Ann who provided the soil in which this ministry...
Deep love and healing
White Violet Center intern Ezra Meaders holds alpaca cria Danny. To hear Ezra Kyle Meadors talk about his history with the Sisters of Providence is to feel his deep love for the community, Mother Theodore and the sisters and his gratitude for the strain of Providence running through his life. Though he’s known the sisters since 2006 and has been a Providence Associate since 2012, Ezra did not originally plan to spend this time as an intern at White Violet...
Creighton Students Volunteer at the Farm
Alternative break groups from Creighton University have volunteered at the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, for many years. The Nebraska based Jesuit university has similar values to that of the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: Service, justice and academic excellence. The White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Farm seemed a perfect place for students to learn about sustainability and get their hands dirty in the garden. University of Creighton students on their alternative break volunteering for Providence...
Sisters of Providence “employ” special education students
...53 Vigo County high school seniors who completed their work skills training program. The official name is Covered Bridge Special Education District Community Work Skills Training Program. Each student interviews for a job in the community with collaborating employers. Four of those students have spent this school year working with the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Dustin Green and Erika Herrick have been working at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Jessica Herrick worked in Environmental Services and Jordan Ames...