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Congregation shares LCWR statement in response to Colorado shootings
...we take to stop hate and initiate healing towards right relationships, particularly with those impacted by the misuse of power. We again call on our local, state, and federal officials to enact laws that will: Require universal background checks for all gun purchases; restrict civilian access to assault weapons and high capacity magazines; make gun trafficking a federal crime; improve access to mental health care and other services for those in need; and fund programs that make available educational materials...
Christmas Fun at the Woods 2022
“We want to share this beautiful place with more of the local community since we so often hear from people that they’ve lived here all their lives and have never been here,” said Sister Paula Damiano prior to this year’s Christmas Fun at the Woods celebration. The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and others gathered in the holiday season early on Saturday, Dec. 10, as the Congregation presented its annual Christmas Fun at the Woods event. It has...
A Statement by the National Black Sisters Conference on the murder of Tyre Nichols
...our rallying cry for justice! As the National Black Sisters’ Conference, we are demanding JUSTICE FOR TYRE! and calling for: Immediate passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 by Congress, More progressive oversite and accountability of police departments by the Justice Department, Local and State reform of policing, and The end to police brutality that continues to plague Black and poor communities. Finally, we call on our Church to speak out in the name of the...
Of motorcycles and trains and blessings at the Woods
...the lights stopped flashing. Lest you think this was the first time we’ve done this, you would be wrong! One or both of us has gone into parking lots where there is a motorcycle or two to hand out the fliers. We’ve delivered the fliers to the local Harley Davidson store and to Thompson Motorsports. It raises a few heads when they hear, “Good afternoon, I’m a Sister of Providence from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and am wondering if you’re willing to...
Providence Associate and former Sister of Providence Donna Watzke shares about her journey
...community and addressing racial inequity. My little part in this has been partnering with our Immigration Welcome Center by mentoring individuals who are seeking citizenship, standing with our Latino community especially during the ICE enforcements (Sister Tracy Horan was a key leader of this endeavor), and supporting a local shelter for homeless families. Other commitments include parish ministry with the hurting, reading, ushering and various ad hoc committees. Grateful I am grateful to the Sisters of Providence, who, I believe,...
Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese)
...1998 at age 70 and continued as volunteer in Liturgy and Wellness ministries and as Minister of Care. Her justice outreach ministries included Providence Food Pantry, a member of a local Pax Christi group and ministry to women at the state prison in Rockville, where she visited for 18 years, long enough to see two of the women she visited finally released. She also served for years as tutor in English pronunciation for Dominican Sisters from Vietnam studying at SMWC....
Message of Pope Francis for Creation Day 2023
...community level, to coalesce in a majestic river of reflection and renewal. The entire People of God is being invited to an immersive journey of synodal dialogue and conversion. So too, like a river basin with its many tiny and larger tributaries, the Church is a communion of countless local Churches, religious communities and associations that draw from the same shared waters. Each source adds its unique and irreplaceable contribution, until all flow together into the vase ocean of God’s...
In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...A local expert on the windows of Chartres, Mr. Miller, gave us an inspiring look at the world-famous stained-glass window. Later that evening, several of us attended an illumination show projected on the front of the cathedral! The group of pilgrims poses for a photo outside the childhood home of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in Etables-sur-Mer. Motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence, Ruille-sur-Loir! Our dear Sister Gill Quigley from the Ruille community who stayed with us at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods a...
Spiritual Direction: The ‘Hearing Aid’ for God
...the subtle movements, the moments that get my attention or occasionally awe me or bring me to tears. Meeting with a spiritual companion every month of two helps me to pay better attention, to sharpen my hearing skills and to trust that, indeed, God is near. It’s a wonderful hearing “aid!” If you are interested in exploring spiritual direction, you might check out opportunities in your local area. Also, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center can connect to you to one...
Being a Providence Associate has made a difference
...A friend of mine posted on social media that she was a Providence Associate, so I called her to ask some questions. I prayed on it and decided to sign up. “I have benefited from local Circle meetings. The Circle environment allows for in-depth conversation that presents different views on monthly topics. Being an associate has opened my eyes not only in ways that allow community involvement but to the world view. Interaction with different members of the circle and community...
Oral history: Sister Marian Brady the scholar
...tools. They used them for our father with his trademarks. Sister Immaculaeé was an influence on me, always having a great time. I thought that was really nice.” “We have gone out several times this summer to gather simples and linden blossoms, etc. In each excursion we discover something marvelous, beautiful, and useful in the magnificent forests of Indiana.” Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Sister Marian, standing, enjoys community time with local sisters On her first train trip to the Motherhouse...
Where will faith lead this community of Providence?
...was formed to build and grow the mission of the Sisters of Providence. This mission of love, mercy and justice could be lived out in areas where the sisters could not be. As people of Providence, the Providence Associates continue to share the mission in our local communities, joining with Mother Theodore and all Sisters of Providence who have helped strengthen this foundation of faith. Where will faith lead this community of Providence in the future? “The way is not...