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First chapel visited by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin on her arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to be re-created
...slept. Using Saint Mother Theodore’s descriptions and records in the Sisters of Providence Archives for guidance, the cabin will feature a fireplace and primitive altar made of wooden planks. Former Vigo County Extension Agent Max Miller and West Terre Haute contractor Earl Rodgers also have been involved with planning for the project. “We are grateful to all of our partners and our own staff members who have worked diligently for a long time to make this happen,” Sister Denise said....
Sisters of Providence bestow honors on benefactors during annual Saint Mother Theodore Guerin gathering
...and financial planning. “Peg has made the Sisters of Providence a priority in her own philanthropic efforts. As many people know, we never seem to have a dearth of needs and projects. Peg has supported each one, I believe. To name a few: the Retirement Fund; our sponsored ministries; our capital campaigns for health-care facilities and most recently for the renovation of Providence Hall. She also has supported our charitable gift annuity program,” said Sister Denise Wilkinson, the Congregation’s general...
Our trip to Ruillé sur Loir
...you can meet the working groups with which Jeanne and I have been spending our time. Sister Jeanne with her consensus group. In the afternoon, Catherine Ryan, OSM, the facilitator for the Chapter, laid out the elements of the election process. Jeanne and I will pray with the sisters in the morning, stay for a discussion of their structures, but then excuse ourselves from the rest of the election discernment (except to pray for them!). We are planning a Zoom...
Providence Community commits to develop Laudato Si’ Action Platform
...affected by climate change, the Congregation also continues to sponsor White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and its Farm Store at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Plan to do The Climate Change Task Force will work with the Providence Community to create long-term goals and develop a plan for achieving those goals over the next seven years. Assessment will be done each year to measure progress and to refine goals and strategies as needed, Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp said. The commitment that Sister Dawn signed...
The joy of living out my vocation to religious life
...JOYFULNESS! All of these folks were called and responded by living out their own vocation to religious life. My personal call led me to join an apostolic community, the Sisters of Providence. All in Leaving my family and friends at age 18 was a challenge! The only time I had been to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was when I was nine years old. Now I was boarding a plane alone and not feeling very confident. We left Boston and stopped in New...
Election and inauguration reflections
...Africa. Sister Donna Butler I sensed that Obama could inspire people to reclaim their citizenship not only by voting, but by really participating in the ongoing decision-making process of government. Not only America, but the state of the world and the planet were compelling us to make a radical change in how our government operates. His being elected president is a watershed moment, certainly a profound moment of healing and pride for African-Americans, but a quantum leap for all of...
Sister Denise reflection: 2008 Rite of Commitment
General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson receives the commitments of the new Providence Associates. On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, 32 candidate-associates made their first commitment as Providence Associates during the Rite of Commitment in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. During the Eucharistic Liturgy, 43 Providence Associates renewed their commitments. The following reflection was given by General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson. I remember when Sister Mary Alice Zander and the Providence Associate Advisory Group were in the beginning stages of planning...
Reforestation is critical to meeting Paris Climate Change accord targets, research says
...systems for sequestering carbon. “Natural climate solutions have really been a forgotten solution to climate change,” said Joe Fargione, the paper’s lead author and the head scientist for North America at The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation nonprofit. “Because the climate crisis is so urgent, we need to look at all the possible solutions, and that should include reforestation. “For example, planting trees in cities is something that, if you were just looking at it from cost per ton of...
Prayer in this Time of Need
...of which is the reduction in air pollution. Less travel means fewer emissions and so I was reminded that we need to continue working on a vaccine to prevent this virus and we must work at finding ways to prevent further destruction of our planet. There were a few days when, during my prayer time, words of our Saint Mother Theodore came to me. I couldn’t remember the exact quote so I went to her shrine to read exactly what...
Sisters of Providence celebrate 2023 Senior Jubilarians
...Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, Ill. (1979-86), Associate Pastor/Deanery II Ministry Commission, Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg (1986-92), Deanery II Ministry Commission, Schaumburg (1992-93), Director, Office of Mission Development, Generalate Offices, Chicago (1993-96), Project Manager, Officer of Research and Planning, Archdiocese of Chicago Pastoral Center, Chicago (1996-98), Executive Assistant to Planning and Implementation Team in Department of Education, Archdiocese of Chicago Pastoral Center, Chicago (1999), Executive Assistant in Department of Education, Archdiocese of Chicago Pastoral Center, Chicago (1999-2000), Executive Assistant for...
Sister Helen Vinton (formerly Sister Helen Jean)
...comment section below. Sister Helen Vinton (formerly Sister Helen Jean) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mary Carmelite School, Joliet (1956-58). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary School, Richmond (1958-64); Teacher, Ladywood High School, Indianapolis (1964-75). In Iowa: Publications and writing policy research, National Catholic Rural Life Conference, Des Moines (1975-80). In Louisiana: Director of Plantation Initiative Program, Southern Mutual Help Association, Jeanerette (1980-81); Coordinator of Planned Initiative in Rural Development Advocacy and Assessment, Southern Mutual Help Association, Jeanerette (1981-82); Rural...
Sister Ann Sullivan
...strong commitment to preserve and strengthen the natural environment. With a background in farming where crops were grown organically, the desire for a cleaner, healthier environment was appealing to Sister Ann. After conversations with her General Superior, housemate and cousin, Sister Nancy Nolan, she prepared “a little, one-page proposal that went to one of the Chapter’s committees,” suggesting ideas for the Congregation to implement as it strengthened its commitment to a healthier environment. An eco-justice committee was established, a plan...