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Season of Creation 2022: Eco-Spirituality

Note: We are celebrating the Season of Creation (Sept. 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation through Oct. 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi). The Sisters of Providence Climate Change Task Force will share 10 blogs, with this being the sixth in the series. We hope you enjoy them. “The ecological problem is essentially a spiritual problem.” – Pope Francis “The awareness that each creature reflects something of God and has a message to convey...

Held in the palm of God’s hand

Sister Elizabeth (Betty) Koressel, right, enjoys ice cream with Sister Jane Gibson on a recent outing for retired sisters at the Woods. Editor’s note: Today in our series for National Vocation Awareness Week, Sister Betty Koressel shares her story. As a shy little second grader at Sacred Heart School in Evansville, Indiana, little did I know that the nudge I felt from God would take me where I am today! I felt in my heart that I wanted to be...

HOPE fall 2020 — The path of Providence

...wonderful impact on her life. “The sisters worked diligently to provide my brother and me with an education, both spiritual and academic, that throughout our lives has opened doors as we progressed through our lives,” said Barbara. Farewell to Guerin College Prep Although the building is closed, our love and care and prayers for each young woman or man who called Guerin “home” will never end. For it is the people who are “Guerin High.” Newsnotes Obituaries Calendar of Events...

Sister Mary Tomlinson

...Women could have a career and then go home and put dinner on the table, do the shopping and all else it took to run a home and build a career.” She doesn’t think that the best route in hindsight. She knew the exhaustion and struggle. But love for her son motivated her on day after day. Another calling Then came another nudging. After 15 years away, Mary found her way back to the Catholic Church. She felt what she...

Reflections for the local Golden Jubilee celebration

...a campus minister and diocesan director of campus ministry. Oh, where the voyages of our lives can lead when we are faithful to God’s call. And Pat, the voyage image is pretty literal when applied to you. You also attended high school here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Known then as Providence Juniorate, you did enter the Congregation after graduation, but you wanted to be a nurse, and, back in 1956 when you first entered, Sisters of Providence ministered as teachers. You...

Loving example from Our Lady of Providence inspires mom

...appears slow to anger and slow to judge others. There are many years of Jesus’ life – the “silent years” – when Our Lady was physically, emotionally, spiritually present. I am grateful for her example – her visit with Elizabeth – showing us that we need the opportunity to connect with other women, with other moms. Providence can be defined as “the protective care of God; providing spiritual care.” I believe my time on retreat reopened my eyes to the...

The ‘month of our Mother’

...might mean today to me personally, and to us as a Congregation. Here are some thoughts which occurred to me: Today … we ask the intercession of Mary, Mirror of Justice, as our Congregation strives to act justly in all our decisions regarding our staff members and business partners. This day … I can ask the prayers of Mary, Mother of Good Counsel, for patience with others when I am tempted to rash judgment or rudeness of speech. This day...

A safe home community for those who lost everything

...already moved in. Several other families’ applications are pending approval by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program. A ribbon cutting for the community took place Oct. 4, 2016. A fiesta luncheon for guests followed, complete with Mariachi music. Sister Cathy Buster with friends Jo Henley and Helen Clifford, in the kitchen of one of the houses. They are standing next to a gift basket which each home receives. Both complexes have community centers and offer day care...

Sisters continue care for neighbors in need

...the Gospel in today’s world is all about love, mercy and justice. “That is this ministry,” Sister Joseph said. “They are not just words for us. We put it all into action.” Both Sister Lisa and Sister Dorothy echoed those sentiments regarding The Connecting Link. “One of The Connecting Link board members recently commented that we are doing the corporal works of mercy — to feed the hungry, to clothe those in need, to care for the sick — by...

Journals and Letters week 36: Advice to those in charge

...Theodore directs, “When the Sisters are sick take good care of them. … ” The Journals and Letters have given us many instances of her concern and care for the sick. It is a tradition that continues today in the community and extends to our benefactors who help support all the efforts made to provide excellent facilities and staff to care for our retired and ill sisters. Your thoughts Is there advice in this short letter that has helped you...