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‘We Are Still In’
...actions to meet its goals.” The declaration is a direct response to President Trump’s action to withdraw the United States from the agreement. The declaration was organized by CCC, which partners with 17 national Catholic institutions, including the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The “We Are Still In” campaign was organized one year ago and includes not only Catholic institutions, but also mayors, governors, businesses and more. Other institutions that signed the declaration from the state of Indiana...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...Catholic Charities (2004-07), Williamsburg, Virginia: Teacher, Walsingham Academy (2007-08), Bradenton, Florida: Community Education and Outreach Coordinator, Home Instead Senior Care (2009-2013), Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida: Outreach Coordinator to the Homebound/Palliative Care Social Worker, St. Joseph Catholic Church (2013-14), and Bradenton, Florida: Caregiver Training/Outreach Coordinator to the Homebound, Home Instead Senior Care (2014-16). Sister Jan Craven Sister Jan Craven is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. Currently, she ministers as the Co-Director of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and Director of Shrines...
Sister Jean Anne Maher (formerly Sister Roberta Marie)
...years of active ministry, she served in Indiana, California, Illinois, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Most of these years she was involved in teaching middle grade classes. Another ministry that was dear to Jean Anne was working with Hispanic persons, a group who loved and respected her greatly. Her ministry did not end when she returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, but continued to impact lives as she served as receptionist at the Woods Day Care, Providence Convent, and Providence Spirituality & Conference...
Newsnotes
...by Providence Health Care; alpaca fiber demos including felting, spinning, weaving and knitting; and children’s activities such as an alpaca photo booth. All activities are free and will take place at various locations at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. If you would like more information on this and other great events at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, go to Events.SistersofProvidence.org. Celebrating three Sisters of Providence ministries It is with deep gratitude and sadness that we say good-bye...
Art, an enduring legacy at the Woods
Sister Camille Neubauer When Sister Camille Neubauer, a receptionist, arrives at Providence Spirituality and Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in the morning she has no idea what interesting stories the day will bring. Not only are there planned group tours but unannounced visitors. Frequently it is a past connection with the Sisters of Providence that brings them here. On this particular day it was a painting done at Saint Mary of-the-Woods in 1898 by his grandmother, Mary Ray McCoy that...
‘Walking Toward Hope’
The Leadership Team and Congregation wanted to share this information from School Sisters of Notre Dame Sister Ann Scholz, Ph.D, and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR): The Interfaith Immigration Coalition’s Holy Days and Holidays committee has developed a series of eight prayers, Walking Toward Hope, which can be used throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons. Each two-page reflection guide includes a brief reflection on the scripture of the day, the story of an immigration or refugee, suggested actions,...
Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on abuse of Catholic Sisters by clergy
Our Leadership Team and Justice Promoter wanted to share this message from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). The statement was issued to the media. We are very grateful for Pope Francis’ public acknowledgement of the sexual abuse of Catholic sisters by members of the clergy. His frank words shed light on a reality that has been largely hidden from the public and we believe his honesty is an important and significant step forward. Our hope is that this...
Sister Mary Ann Leahy, (formerly Sister Marie Anita)
...office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that coordinates fundraising for the retirement of members of all religious congregations. There, she raised an all-time high of $31.4 million dollars for retired religious. In her role as fundraiser, she was of great help to congregations struggling financially and gave valuable assistance to congregations not knowing where to turn. Looking back over these years, Mary said “During my first 20 years of service in Catholic education, I saw myself as...
Making someone’s day just by showing up: Teen shares her experience as a Providence Teen Volunteer
...even as a teenager, I can make a difference. I think that’s the most important thing I’ve learned throughout this: it doesn’t matter how old you are, or that you can’t do something, you can always help someone else. Amanda gives Sister Mary Louise O’Connor a back rub. My first summer morning volunteering, we sat around a conference table, a ragtag group of teens and a couple of sisters. I forget exactly how many of us there were, but it...
The ever-expanding community of Providence
...community. The ongoing support of our benefactors and friends is indispensable to the accomplishment of important ministries like the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and the Providence Food Pantry. Together we seek to nudge ourselves and the global community to greater love and inclusion. Together we hope to stop the destruction of our fragile planet. Together we will create a more just and hope-filled world. (Originally published in the Summer 2019 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Stepping forward to become a Sister of Providence
The past couple weeks I was in Southern California for my home visit to spend quality time with family and friends. The trending question people asked me: “What have the past months been like?” Along with follow up questions: “When are you going back to Indiana?” and “Are you going to move forward to the next step?” Postulant Jessica Vitente puts her business and accounting background to good use in her volunteer ministry at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. While...
Sister Barbara Ann Zeller (formerly Sister Dorothy Jean)
...Sister Dorothy Jean Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Precious Blood, Jasper (1968); Community Director of Retirement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1971-76); Administrative Assistant, Archdiocese of Social Ministries, Indianapolis (1976-78); Director of Gerontology, Consultant Conference Convention, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1978-79); Director of Gerontology/Executive Director of Maryvale, Inc., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1979-81); Director of Social Services for Elderly Housing, Pfister Co., Terre Haute (1981-82); Administrator/CEO, Providence Retirement Home, New Albany (1982-94); Ministry Consultant, Sisters of Providence, New Albany (1994-95); Director, Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, Inc., New...