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20 Years Ago: A Canonization
...canonization. The Pope was asked to return it to us so the Congregation could continue to finance low income housing for the elderly and somewhat “repay” the West Terre Haute community for its generosity in housing Mother Theodore and her companions when they arrived in 1840. Today, in West Terre Haute, a community of 74 households sits on land originally purchased from a local couple. The corporation applies for federal and state funding and works with HUD. The corporation takes...
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Note: The following piece was co-authored by Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Suzie Ray for the JUSTus 26th Podcast Episode. “I think America and the world … needs a shift to these practices and value systems that are all inclusive: earth, water, and knowledge led by the heart. This is how we change. This is how we help our women become empowered, become a part of our community again. We are the strongest despite our silence. Do not mistake that...
Earth Day Every Day
...life changes can really make a difference. See what you can do and then take the first step by signing the Providence Climate Agreement Pledge. Get started Read all about it Be an Earth Defender As members of the human species, we are part of many communities. But at the same time, we all are part of one very important community: The Earth Community. All over the country and across the globe, there are numerous organizations where you can volunteer your...
ICE and Immigration
...jails and prisons. In many of the states with Democratic governors, arrests commonly occur in the community where racial profiling is prevalent. ICE has gone, with administrative warrants, into schools, churches, businesses, and homes, arresting individuals, often without criminal records. Note: An administrative warrant is signed by immigration officers instead of the courts. There are two types of administrative warrants. One authorizes the arrest of people violating immigration law. The other authorizes the removal of people who have final deportation...
Marianne Mader
...broke her ankle going to one of their concerts. She also loves the Indianapolis 500, and grew up watching the race with her father. Here is her complete list of ministries: In Indiana: Teacher, St. Catherine, Indianapolis (1971-72); Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1972-77); Medical Librarian, Community Hospital, Indianapolis (1978-85); Library Coordinator, Community Hospital, Indianapolis (1985-86); Staff Librarian and Research Analyst, Community Hospital and Hand Surgery Association of Indianapolis (1986-88); Reference Librarian, Community Hospital, Indianapolis (1988-93); Medical Information Assistant, Crossroads...
The Philosophy of Fair Trade
...challenge facing the world” with poverty and economic justice following at 44 percent. However, with fair trade, everyone benefits. If you regularly shop at grocery stores, check out the produce aisles by looking for the fair trade label on items such as avocados, bananas, chocolate/cocoa, coffee, and tea. Fair trade is not limited to agricultural products. You should think about fair trade every time you shop. “Visibility of Fairtrade products has increased since 2021 for nearly all major product categories...
Witness
...penalty. Let us move into this work with a renewed commitment to truly be brother or sister to all members of the human community. Let us never tire from offering mercy, from being merciful, and doing whatever we can to end the scourge of capital punishment on this our human community. Together we can forge a path towards restorative justice, a justice where hope flourishes and all life is honored and respected. Check out Catholic Mobilizing Networks for additional information....
Sister Margaret Heese (formerly Sister Margaret Bernard)
...told by some of her friends – stories known only to a few. Margaret talked Sister Barbara Bluntzer into getting her ears pierced. Sister Jean Fuqua felt honored that Margaret let her use the best sewing machine in the sewing room. Sisters Margaret Norris and Joseph Fillenwarth still can’t believe Margaret used the sewing machine to sew name labels on her clothes. As the youngest sister in a local community, band member Sister Joyce Brophy was given a pocket watch...
WVC adds ‘Real Organic Project’ certification
...protect the integrity of the organic label. Organic farming has always been based on “feed the soil, not the plant.” Young plants inside the greenhouse. Real organic farming relies on the microbial activity of the soil to slowly release nutrients to the plant. In recent years, many organic farmers have grown distraught over USDA decisions that have negated this fundamental truth, even though growing in soil is original to the USDA Organic standards. Further, rules have been overlooked regarding the...
Everything is Connected – Our Consumption
...plastic particles themselves and the chemicals used in their manufacture. What Needs to Change? We need to move beyond consume-and-throwaway systems toward circular approaches that work within ecological limits. This means reusing, recycling and sharing materials and products. Governments must do more to make companies accountable for the impacts of their activities and supply chains. They also need to help consumers make sustainable choices, for example, through targeted taxation and requirements for clearer labeling on goods. Households and firms should...
Sister Florence Norton (formerly Sister Thomas Ann)
...was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 77 years. Sister Denise continued: However, when Florence celebrated her golden jubilees with her partners in ministry, the parishioners and staff of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Chicago, she herself chose the gospel just proclaimed. The central character of today’s gospel is Thomas, forever labeled as Doubting Thomas. Of all the gospels Florence could have chosen, why this one? It seems an unlikely choice for the woman...
June 2, 2024: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
...union of King David’s great-grandparents (and ancestors to Jesus) illustrates not only God’s love for each person but how that love is to be shared by all, especially those who are labeled “other”. Throughout the Old Testament, one of the most common consequences for the ancient people straying from the will of God was famine in the land — a lack of grain and grapes. Paul was the apostle who wrote the first scriptural eucharistic institution narrative and made clear...