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The reunion finale for Providence High School
...not forget you,” Sister Dawn told the audience. “And to seal that promise, we are having a tree planted in your honor and in grateful appreciation.” Sister Dawn said the tree will be planted in Providence Park at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, near the replica of the Log Cabin Chapel that welcomed Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companion sisters when they arrived at the Woods in 1840. “Like Mother Theodore, whose spirit was revived upon visiting this humble dwelling of...
Dry conditions ‘no surprise’ to WVC
...becoming the new normal.” A look inside the high tunnel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. So, what does the farm do to combat these potentially harmful weather conditions while they wait for rain? “It requires more irrigation. Also, we’re delaying some of our fall planting because it’s too hot and dry. It also impacts our cover crop for over-the-Winter soil health because we don’t have a way to irrigate it and the seeds won’t germinate without rain,” explained John-Michael. The farm...
Racial and Ecological Justice Documentary: Farming While Black
...in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarianism – and its potential to save the planet. * The Land Justice Future’s Focus Community Program is a community of practice for women religious who are ready to create bold, just, and creative plans for the lands they love. Starting with a 2-year cohort experience, this program builds power, connection, imagination, and practical know-how among communities while they build land justice into the heart of their property plans. You can learn more...
Prayer for Saint Isidore’s Feast Day
...provide optimum growing seasons and for an end to droughts. Let us pray and work for food and safe drinking water for everyone on planet Earth, especially those most in need. Let us pray and work for fair wages for all, especially farm laborers. Let us pray and work to plan and cultivate seeds of education, equality, kindness, fairness, compassion, spirituality, community, care of the sick and poor, generosity and care of Our Home: Earth. Let us pray … Amen....
Sister Rita (Veronica) Lechner
...gives evidence that Sister Rita was for them, as she was for so many of us, a compassionate and joyful presence, a loyal and true friend,” said Sister Lisa. “Many of you know that our Sister Rita has been working on this funeral liturgy for some time. It’s been awhile now since she first spoke to me to meet with her to talk about making funeral plans. She told at that first meeting that she had for a long time...
Legacy IRA Act Becomes Law
Congress recently passed legislation which took effect on Jan. 1, 2023, creating a new charitable gift planning opportunity and an exciting benefit to our donors allowing them to support and continue the mission of the Sisters of Providence as well as receive additional income. The Legacy IRA Act authorizes tax-free individual retirement account rollovers for gifts that provide an enormous benefit to charities AND provide taxable retirement income for donors. For a limited time, donors age 70-and-a-half or older can...
The 2020 Annual Meeting ZOOM Adventure!
...be a ZOOM version of the gathering. We planned for two half-days, instead of our typical four days of meetings. As we approached the meeting time, I wondered: — would sisters and associates be scared off by the technology and not even sign up to participate? … would the meeting end up feeling like talking heads on a screen rather than real engagement? … do we really need to meet or is this more trouble than it’s worth? In the...
The Total Eclipse of the Sun: A Celebration of Darkness
As I sat reflecting in a comfy chair, I found myself trying to rationalize my behavior prior to and during Monday’s total eclipse of the sun. Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein (right) with Sisters of Providence employee Starla Murphy. In preparation for the event, I purchased inexpensive items from the internet: A planetary bracelet, astronaut earrings, and a T-shirt depicting the solar system. I also attended a planning session and learned about the path of the eclipse, the time that it...
March 23, 2025: Third Sunday of Lent
...– do you think they were more guilty than everyone else who lived in Jerusalem? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!” And he told them this parable: “There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and when he came in search of fruit on it but found none, he said to the gardener, ‘For three years now I have come in...
Care of Earth: an ascetical practice for our times?
...illusion that God created the universe for humans to dominate and to use as they wished. In more recent years we have come to recognize that not only have we humans used this living planet, our Earth, but we have also abused it! Daily we read or hear about the effects of global warming, the pollution of our water, air and soil, the extinction of countless species, the cries coming from Earth herself in the form of countless natural disasters!...
Prayer for Vocations
Provident God, Your loving designs have shaped our universe. Your loving care continues to sustain all life. Your plans call each of us to participation in the ongoing work of creation. Help us to be your love and to release your transforming energy in our world. Touch the hearts of those searching for a way to respond in love to your call. Gather those seeking other companions with whom they can make a difference in our world. Plant in the...
Newsnotes: Sisters of Providence news update winter 2021
...Plan an outdoor visit to the Woods Tours Private, outdoor tours of the White Violet Center farm are now available. Get up close with the alpacas on this 45-minute tour where you’ll learn all about our sustainable farm. Cost is $10 per person. Children three and under are free. Groups should be no more than ten people. Masks are required. For details or to schedule a time and date call 812-535-2933 or email wvctours@spsmw.org. Pilgrimages If your church or group...