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Awakening and discovering at the Providence Associates retreat
...the “Alpaca Queen.” Finesse was a mother of the White Violet alpaca herd and the story of how that came about was a joy for me to hear as I pictured this magnificent creature as described by Sister Ann: “always authentically herself and you knew it when you saw her.” Indeed any of God’s creatures can powerfully inspire us! Awakening includes removing our makeup (I hope I don’t have to take that literally since I only use a little!), taking...
Mercy to Earth
...a human species we have abused and destroyed so many of Earth’s resources. For sustainable living, it is essential that we are more deliberate in our relationship with Earth to use only what is necessary and to restore all that we can for the sake of future generations. Through our organic gardening at the White Violet Center I think we practice restorative justice when we replenish the soil with essential nutrients as a result of our recycling practices.” – Sister...
New Postulant enters Sisters of Providence
...almost every way you can name. But something didn’t feel right.” Emily TeKolste (right) with General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, with the keys to her new home in the formation community at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Emily added her knowledge of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice – a ministry of the Sisters of Providence – also played a role in her decision. “I was particularly interested in that because of my background in sustainability issues and work in sustainable agriculture,” she said....
Fall in love with these Mother Theodore quotes
White Violet Center is a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a friend of the Sisters of Providence or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College who doesn’t know about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Even the greenest of freshmen students at SMWC quickly learn about our foundress, as she is such a vital part of our legacy. When my mother started attending the Woods, she was a rarity in that she had no clue about Mother Theodore. So...
Passionate about food and nutrition
WVC intern Destiny James prepares vegetables for customers. White Violet Center intern Destiny James is a junior at Johnson and Wales University in Miami, Florida. She received an associate’s degree in culinary arts there last May, and will graduate in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in food service management. From January to May of last year, she interned as a pantry cook at The Forge Restaurant and Wine Bar in Miami Beach, where she prepared cold appetizers and salads...
Fair Trade: products that improve the lives of people on the margins
...Our Lady of Providence souvenirs and remembrances and sister-made products and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice items, visitors can also find a large collection of fair trade merchandise. Fair Trade is … According to the Fair Trade Federation fair trade is “…an approach to business and to development based on dialogue, transparency, and respect that seeks to create greater equity in the international trading system. Fair trade supports farmers and craftspeople in developing countries who are socially and economically marginalized....
Sister Rita Black
...Clinic, she was able to institute the program through which the drug companies provided free medication for indigent persons through St. Ann Clinic. Another place Sister Rita sowed seeds was as a volunteer at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, learning to spin and weave alpaca fiber. She also knitted, along with her painting and other crafts. Sister Rita began her ministry of prayer in 2010. All of Sister Rita’s work showed us her kind, gentle spirit, but not all was...
Sister Catherine Celine Brocksmith: ‘Innate wisdom and good-natured prudence’
An undated photo of Sister Catherine Celine Brocksmith (right) and Mother Mary Pius Regnier. Recently, I received emails from two avid Throwback Thursday readers. One came from Judy Copeland, who asked us to look up information on two different sisters, and the other came from White Violet Center for Eco-Justice intern and Providence Associate Ezra Meadors regarding another sister. Judy, just so you know, I plan to look up your information as soon as possible. But today’s Throwback Thursday will...
HOPE fall 2017 — Together in mission
...Sisters of Providence that are still in operation. Recurring gifts keep giving “My reason for monthly donations is appreciation for the strong educational role nuns have played in my life and that they deserve to be cared for lovingly at the end of their lives.” Sustainable living: beyond the basics “Shop locally. Consider environment as a whole.” White Violet Center for Eco-Justice interns offer some practical tips. Newnotes Obituaries Upcoming events Hope Fall 2017 Together in mission Publish at Calameo...
News Notes
...women and men of faith ages 18 and older who walk with the Sisters of Providence. In their everyday lives, associates bring forth the sisters’ mission of working to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. Sister Mary Montgomery working with interns White Violet Center for Eco-Justice staff welcomed Sister Mary Montgomery, SP, as the new internship program coordinator in June. Interns do manual farm labor that helps them understand what it takes to...
The bond of friendship leads to lives as sisters
...Worker House in Indianapolis. Tracey had finished an internship with White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, and had decided to enter the Congregation. While completing the SP entrance process, Tracey found full-time ministry work with the Indy Hunger Network, which helps all people gain access to nutritious food. Tracey rented a room down the street from the Catholic Worker House and asked to join the residents Wednesday nights for dinner. This is where she...
HOPE summer 2018 — Growing into our future
...and interns: becoming a little bit of each other “There’s no way either one of us could go without being touched by the other after we’ve come in contact,” Sister Ruth explained. “We become a little bit them and they become a little bit us.” What is White Violet Center all about? “We understand Providence as God’s care for all of creation. And, so, this loving, Provident God set forth into motion this web of life. And we’re called to...