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Sister Joanna Valentino (formerly Sister Marie Dominic)
...the fullness of her vision. She lived to make a difference, just as each of us does. She was a woman with deep affection for those closest to her. She was a proud person, not of herself, but of those she liked and loved. She was wonderfully proud of her heritage and rightly adored and revered her more than wonderful mother, father, and brother, Tony. You, Bonnie, Dave and Marianne, John and Bonnie, Barbara, Laurie and Matt – her cousins,...
Spirituality, justice, love of fresh food fuel Providence Associate’s sustainable lifestyle.
Providence Associate Janice Lilly, with her husband, Cary, deliver fresh, local food to Bloomington, Indiana, charities. Through the Healthy Food for All Fund she created, Janice helps provide healthy, fresh foods to low-income area residents. Living a sustainable lifestyle has been a key part of Providence Associate Janice Lilly’s life for 20 years. Janice was drawn to nature since childhood. Spirituality, social justice and love for fresh food were a part of her family heritage. Originally from Alabama, Janice and...
True to the calling: Providence Associate Joan Frisz
...as a Providence Associate gives me the opportunity to honor my heritage, while at the same time exploring ways of engaging my spirituality and growing in my relationship with others and with God. Six years ago I was completing a 20-week Engaging Spirituality program and it was time to discern next steps. It was at that time that I applied to be a Providence Associate, as this seemed the natural next step to continue to engage and grow and learn....
Sister Regina Therese Shaughnessy
...challenge, I believe, is to show new growth from our strong roots. These shoots of new life should evince at once, our bonds with our past heritage, our renewed dedication in present service … and our openness and sensitivity to current and future needs of the people of God.” I have had the privilege in the last couple of days of hearing from some of Regina’s former students, mostly those she taught at Ladywood-St. Agnes High School in Indianapolis, where...
Vatican visitation finds love
...her practical and mystical spirituality, her trust in Providence and her keen observations of both the natural world and the nature of persons. Her daughters and friends respect and deeply love her… [they] believe that they can lean on her heritage of going forward without all the answers, without knowing absolutely a predictable future. During the on-site visit, the visitors were impressed with the sisters … strong sense of mission, especially to the education of women and to the care...
A look at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Sister Ann Sullivan
...graphically, the crest was depicted with a book (knowledge) and a white violet (virtue), and that the crest was the original one planned by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Choosing the name White Violet Center for Eco-Justice was, in essence, honoring the Congregation’s heritage. Sister Ann Sullivan Sister Ann – a native of Galesburg, Illinois, and cousin to Sisters Carol, Lucille and Nancy Nolan – ministered as the center’s first director. This year, WVC marks 20 years of existence. It includes...
Let us put on love
...I didn’t believe in Jesus. I was an oddity. My coming to Christian faith as a young adult didn’t change who I am. Judaism is my beloved heritage. It taught me to love God and neighbor, to seek righteousness and justice and mercy. And it led me to Jesus himself. Christ present in others The early Christians had expected Christ to come again in their lifetimes. When this didn’t happen, some wondered if it ever would. Why the delay, they...
Sister Rita Lerner (formerly Sister Edward Clare)
...applicable to Rita as well): “I am immeasurably indebted to those who provide books for us. Hours that otherwise would seem endless pass quickly and happily with the reading of mysteries, intrigue and romance.” On the weekends, Rita also welcomed visitors to Providence Center, proudly showing off Our Lady of Providence Shrine, the heritage room, the dioramas, and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. A note from Joanne Bibb, who brought a group from Hoopston, Illinois, once again illustrates the influence Rita...
Listening, loving, letting go: reflection for profession of vows
...with us today — and Anna’s Mother and Sister have come from Taiwan. Truly their love, support and prayer have helped bring you to this moment. In a very special and tangible way you also have the bonds that unite us as Sisters of Providence to give you courage and hope for the future. We share a Common Heritage, a Common Call, a Common Life, a Common Mission and, of course, these Common Vows. Your sisters join you Dina, Anna...
Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll
...had the privilege of being with her felt otherwise. She was gentle but directive; relaxed but fully in charge and inspiring us to try to be our best selves. What did Bernadette enjoy? Sister Kay Manley knew she enjoyed travel and they shared wonderful trips together, one to Ireland to connect with her Irish heritage. Bernadette was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed crocheting. Sister Mary Jo Piccione knew her to be an avid reader. In fact, Bernadette loved it so...
Shared roots: bonds that unite beyond culture, time and place
...the chapel from which she and her companions left to begin their journey to Indiana. On May 14, the anniversary of Mother Theodore’s death, the statue’s blessing was an occasion for a great celebration. Sisters from both congregations, representatives from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, enthusiastic citizens of Étables sur Mer, Mother Theodore’s birthplace, and others from the villages and towns surrounding Ruillé came to honor a saint whose heritage they shared. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch of gallate saucise et flan Breton...