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Outreach through liturgy: Sister Jeremy Gallet
...on three ordinations (one of a new bishop), two major diocesan-wide adult confirmations and two Memorial Day masses, all in five weeks. “We’ve had so many celebrations,” she said. “And I’ve been busy planning those. I plan the music with the cathedral choir director then make sure I have the ministers we need. If the Mass or celebration includes different languages, I set that up. It’s gotten a lot more intense and inclusive in the last several years.” “Our cathedral...
Putting a face on the Foley Legacy Fund
...much-needed personnel, programs and buildings along with grounds maintenance needed to operate the ministries today and into the future. You can learn more about the Foley Legacy Fund by visiting More ways to give or calling us at 812-535-2800. In addition to your annual gift, you can consider a planned gift or special gift to help the Foley Legacy fund grow. Learn more about the planned giving. (Originally published in the Fall 2018 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Season of Creation 2022: Care for Creation Resources
...Si’ Movement Money saving guide to going green at home Purdue Global: 45 Sustainability Resources You Need To Know Books All We can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson; Katharine Wilkinson Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants, by Robin Kimmerer Care for Creation – A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth, by Ilia Delio, O.S.F. Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, by Paul Hawken...
Sister Margaret Ann Wilson (formerly Sister Ann Gerard)
Sister Margaret Ann Wilson “Remember this – a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to...
A response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious to These Times
Note: The following statement was provided by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, of which the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are members. Over the course of the last several years, we have watched with grave concern a global and national shift in values and priorities that is negatively impacting the health of the planet and the lives of millions of its most vulnerable inhabitants. Policies enacted by many governments, including our own in the United States, as...
For our Congregation, this is Eco-Justice
...nature, but an open heart. Sister Marceline heard the natural world speaking, a vehicle of the divine. “We do not stand separate from the planet we share with other life; we are intimately related to it and so are also responsible for its care.” (Laudato Si’) We often have embedded in our behavior, our language, our belief systems a disconnection from nature. There is a divide between care with Earth, with nature, and our existence as humans. We consciously or...
U.S. Climate Regulations Rollbacks: A Call to Action
...numerous organizations are focused on efforts to support a thriving planet and thus the well-being of all creation. For the sake of brevity, we offer suggestions for action from only two such partners. 350.org, invites all concerned to write a letter to Mr. Zeldin expressing opposition to the rollback of climate regulations. Click here to send your letter. Catholic Climate Covenant’s initiative We’re All Part of God’s Plan(et) invites us, especially Catholics, to write our Governor in support of urgent...
Earth Day should be every day
...celebrate our Earth. We rolled up our sleeves and came up with a plan to educate, demonstrate and showcase many ways we can all help make to a difference. We invite you to take a journey with us during the month of April as we explore simple ways we can all heal our planet. Beginning Monday, April 5, we will be posting articles, videos and resources to give you hope and give you ideas on what you can do. Each...
Reflection for a Celebration of Commitment
...her 90’s, after a lifetime of various ministerial responsibilities and community living situations, is still responding to how God might be calling her – wow! Praise Providence for the inspiration of the Sisters of Providence. What now? I found myself asking, “Well, what is your calling now, Dawn? Your sisters have elected you again to this leadership position. What do you plan to do with this time? What seeds will you help sow for the next generation?” General Superior Sister...
WVC announces personnel changes
...order pick-ups at Saint Patrick’s and to restaurants and food pantries.” In his new role as garden manager, John-Michael will have many busy days managing the center’s gardens. Candace Minster “I will be working with our interns and staff to grow vegetables, fruit, flowers and potted plants at our certified organic farm,” he said. “Our produce, flowers and plants are available at the Farm Store, Terre Haute Farmer’s Market and local restaurants. I’ll also be helping educate interns, volunteers and...
Baptism by horseback
...penalty of sin.” With a twinkle in her eye, as if to imply the mischief this six-week-old could’ve gotten into, Marceline said, “I was growing fast and taking in the world!” Marceline went on to describe the scene that day — 99 years ago this very week. The only way to cross the creek to get to the church was via a plank bridge that could only hold a horse with one rider. It was decided that her grandfather, Benjamin...
Project Winter High Tunnel
...of the high tunnels at White Violet Center. It’s an amazing tool that helps us have flowers in November, lettuce in December, greens in March, carrots in April, and even tomatoes in June. High tunnels help protect against excess wind, excess precipitation, erosion, cold, soil compaction, as well as pests and plant disease (to some extent). We can open the sides completely to allow beneficial insects and breezes to enter and do their good work. Due to the benefits of...