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Congregation severing ties with AmazonSmile program
...have asked many of you to choose us as your charity when making a purchase through Amazon. Because of this, we would receive a small percentage of the purchase as a donation. Since taking part in these programs, many of you have asked us to publicize this program in order to increase more funding through these services. However, since becoming aware of these practices, we felt compelled to cut ties with the program. As you know, we have sisters in...
This Good Friday: Is COVID-19 the only pandemic about which we need to pray?
...only beloved one nor will the Holy One abandon us. I hope George Ward believed that. His descendants now know that they are not alone in their sorrow for their loved one. His dignity has been restored. “May these atrocities never happen again.” Terry Ward said. May these atrocities never happen again. Let us not abandon each other. To learn more about the Terre Haute Facing Injustice project, click here. Supporters of the project through collaboration and/or donations: The Interfaith...
Providence Food Pantry continuing operations
...time, but they miss the ministry!” Since the pandemic forced a halt for everyone, Sister Joseph said the pantry has received many generous donations. “We are grateful to the many people who have sent checks to help us continue and for the many prayers that keep us going,” she said. “We are truly blessed to have the love and support of the people in Vigo County who are with us at this time. “We are following all the safety rules...
Sister Eileen Rose Bonner: A spiritual and emotional support to neighbors
...for us.’” Time to also receive Having spent a rich and joy-filled life never saying no, Sister Eileen now has to say yes to help from others. Sciatica, arthritis and back problems have made it difficult for her to walk and impossible for her to drive. After years of helping others, she is learning to deal with her limitations. And the circle of giving keeps turning. She recently received a donation from a former student, who wrote: “This is a...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin moment: Funding God’s mission
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Catholic sisters are funded by the Catholic Church, right? Actually, no; although many Catholics and non-Catholics alike hold this misconception. In reality, congregations of Catholic sisters must support themselves. This support comes from compensation they make for their ministries (which for sister teachers in Catholic Schools throughout the years has often been meager). A large amount of their support comes from donations from benefactors. When Mother Theodore and her companions arrived in Indiana from France in...
Being love, mercy and justice in parish ministry
Editor’s note: When you read the Sisters of Providence recently published Annual Report, you will find highlights on how your donations help our sisters carry out works of love, mercy and justice in the world. Here Sister Carole Kimes shares how she lives out love, mercy and justice in her ministry as director of Pastoral Care at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Carmel, Indiana. Our pastor wrote in my Christmas card: “Thank you for helping us love the many who...
Sister Joan Zlogar (formerly Sister Joseph Bernard)
...… “the planning meeting with the girls was so fun and we got a lot done” … “after the annual luncheon, the girls sent such a generous donation for our Retirement Fund.” Yes – Joan loved and enjoyed “the girls” very much. When Joan worked as assistant treasurer for the Cenacle Sisters, she met and became a very good friend of a volunteer, Dave Hubbard. When Dave was very ill, Joan visited him in the hospital. There, she met for...
Reflections for Profession of Vows
...a religious connotes total donation of self in love to God. Our Constitutions call it an ineffable gift – too awesome to even be expressed in words. However, this single-hearted dedication to God is nothing if it does not release God’s energy of love into our world and thus lead us to right relationship at every level of creation. And if we are to be formed in the image of Christ then this love we set free must be Christ-filled...
The indelible mark of Providence: Interview with Barbara Ringenberger
...Providence because they had such a 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. “I do try to send at least a yearly donation. I know that whatever amount I give will be put to the best possible use.” Barbara with her nephew Danny Barbara retired from teaching in 2007. Before...
January 24, 2021: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
...clear for us – Jesus is not physically present to us beckoning us to go with him. But in these times, he certainly continues to call us and if we listen – really take the time and the silence to listen – we will know his voice and his calling. Action We might reflect this week on the times in our lives when we knew Jesus was asking something of us – something as simple as giving a donation or...
Living the Gospel of Hope through better health care access
...Once the $500,000 goal is reached, VPCHC can apply for grants and additional loans. The clinic will also bring jobs to West Terre Haute. VPCHC will employ doctors and staff for the new clinic. “They’ve already had staff request to work at the new clinic,” said Sister Dorothy. The clinic will also offer smoking cessation, drug rehab and mental health services. Would you like to help? Send donations (earmarked for the West Terre Haute Health Clinic) to: Sister Dorothy Rasche,...
Journals and Letters week 16: Welcome support
...distributed to readers, asking for donations in support of the mission. It was noted that the circulation of the paper “… reaches nearly everywhere, and we must not doubt that this publicity will bear great fruit. …” And it did. Later they printed Mother Theodore’s third journal which produced another source of income. Our benefactors of today Our present benefactors mirror these early supporters of our mission — a caring woman, a priest, two prominent businessmen — all in their...