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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin: A torchbearer!
...at approximately 5 p.m., on Sept. 21, at Fairbanks Park. “I have been to the local and regional training and information sessions,” Sister Ann said, “and learned important aspects about handling the torch. The torch weighs about 3.5 pounds, so I am sure I’ll be handling it with both hands, remembering that there is a good-sized flame at the top.” The 21st century torch was designed by a team of Purdue University engineering students, staff and faculty. “I find some...
New Providence Associate candidates share what brought them here
...I see myself reflected in Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and that brought me back.” “I want to do more in my community. I want to build up my local community,” said one local candidate. “Even as a child I was always in awe of the spiritual feeling you get here.” Candidate Sherrie Mansfield during a reflective moment. “I’ve had two miracles. I think this is going to be my third.” “I’ve worked for the Sisters of Providence for five years....
Blessed and encouraged to act justly, love tenderly
...for the abolition of the death penalty. Each month we post the names of those scheduled for execution in the U.S. These persons are remembered at the daily liturgy. Our community has always been involved in social justice issues, the death penalty being one of them. I used to meet monthly with a local group at 7th and Cherry Streets in Terre Haute displaying a very large banner denouncing the death penalty. Some who passed in cars would wave and honk while others expressed their...
HOPE summer 2017 — I’ll meet you in the field
...on the sidelines,” Sister Tracey Horan said. “The gospel calls us to step up.” Unity and difference: blessings of engagement for local church members and the Sisters of Providence To date, 11 members of Central Christian Church have become Providence Associates or are candidates, including the pastor! Karen Sagraves says many synergies exist between Central Christian Church and the Sisters of Providence. “We’re both very inclusive, related to ecumenical issues and relationships with others. We’re both justice-oriented and progressive.” “You...
What can you do? Staying engaged in divisive times
...questions of others who have different views. When you start to feel overwhelmed, take a break. Trust that the others in your community will cover for you as you will cover for them when they need a break. Reach outside your comfort zone. Volunteer to tutor in reading, English as a new language, math, or life skills. Call your local, state, and federal representatives. Volunteer to help people get to the BMV to get necessary voting IDs or to get...
Unity and difference: blessings of engagement for local church members and the Sisters of Providence
Providence Associate Karen Sagraves plays the piano in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Providence Associate Karen Sagraves has been integral in creating a close relationship between her church home, Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Terre Haute and the Sisters of Providence. To date, 11 members of Central Christian Church have become Providence Associates or are candidates, including the pastor! Another three church members have applied to become candidates in the fall. Karen is coordinator of liturgy and...
Volunteering can be addictive – cleaning statues in Providence Park
The Week of Service started as collaboration between the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) as we jointly celebrated our 175th anniversary in 2015. The SMWC Alumni Board of Directors worked with the sisters on it that very first year. They loved it so much that it has now become a yearly tradition. In addition to local projects, alumni, family and friends are encouraged to participate in service in their communities across the globe, all to honor the...
Updates from the Sisters of Providence summer 2018
...told the local newspaper about the Teacher Sharing Session held on Feb. 27 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in response to the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Several area teachers and administrators attended the forum where they gathered in support and shared their concerns. Providence Associate candidate and Rockville Jr. Sr. High School teacher, Beth Duley, told a local television station, “We’re tired of worrying, we’re tired of being afraid, we’re tired of nothing changing.” The Sisters of Providence agreed...
Providence Food Pantry to celebrate 25 years
...Haute, from 2 to 4 p.m., for an open house. All are invited to come and see what pantry director Sister Joseph Fillenwarth said “what the West Terre Haute community is providing for those needing a helping hand at this time.” Sister Joseph said the pantry served more than 4,000 families and 16,000 individuals in 2018. “This is accomplished by all volunteers and donations from a loving and generous community – especially the Helping Hands, nine local churches and local...
Sister Patricia Fillenwarth (formerly Sister Joseph Monica)
...Club even more attractive. Patty persuaded local businesses to provide the treats. Evidently the normal duties of a principal and the After School Club didn’t keep Patty busy enough so, during her last five years as principal, Patty also served as Provincial Councilor of St. Joseph Province. Sister Patty Fillenwarth. In the early 60s, some of our sisters responded to an invitation to volunteer to minister in Peru — in South America — not Indiana. Patty’s language study began at...
Political Engagement for Climate Justice
...and the Common Good. 2001. The survey taken at our 2017 Annual Meeting gave evidence that a top priority for moving forward with our 2016 General Chapter environment commitment is political engagement on local, state, and national levels. Signing the Providence Climate Agreement, from left, are Sisters Mary Catherine Guiler, Florence Norton, Maria Saracco and Cynthia Lynge. As we move into the 2020 election cycle, the Climate Change Task Force plans to provide resources to advocate for strong environmental policies....
How to Meet with Congress
...to lobby with a small group, and Schedule your meeting: Call the district office and ask how to schedule a meeting, then follow their instructions to request a meeting. Most offices ask you to fill out a web form or send an email. Congressional offices receive thousands of contacts a day, so make sure to follow up so your request doesn’t get lost in the shuffle. Setting up a meeting at your member of Congress’ local office can be a...