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A legacy of hospitality
Sisters of Providence offer forward hospitality shown their founding sisters in 1840 by the Thralls family in their home, shown here. One does not have to be around the Sisters of Providence long before hearing the “founding story” of the incredible hospitality of the Thralls family. They are the pioneer couple who took in Mother Theodore Guerin, her five sister companions and four women prospects when they arrived in 1840. Their promised convent-home was not yet ready. Local farmers Sarah...
A look back at Educational/Family Services
Sister Regina Norris helps a little boy with his reading in 2014 from the parlor in her home, Providence Hall. A clipping from the local newspaper in 1999 shows some of the Educational/Family Services volunteers (then under the umbrella ministry of Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries) at a Tutor Appreciation Dinner. A volunteer tutors a student after school in 2012. EFS Director Penny Sullivan prepares to be interviewed by the local news during an open house for the ministry in 2010. Saint...
Living as a young nun
...it’s part of “normal” life process. “At one point, I thought about searching another type of life such as getting married and having a family,” she said. “I finished college and started my medical profession in a local hospital. At the same time, I was always searching for a way to freely worship God and serve the people. “I never gave up the idea of trying religious life first. After I came to the United States and started the discernment...
Sculptor and security: Bill Wolfe
...30, another one of his pieces was unveiled. For a handful of months, Bill has worked on the Golden Bear monument in honor of former Terre Haute Schulte High School. The Golden Bear was the school’s mascot. Schulte High School was a Catholic institution of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and many Sisters of Providence taught there. Bill said local lawyers Tom Newlin and Mike Eldred commissioned him to create the monument, which stands in front of where the school used...
‘Change our politics and not just our policies’
...and areas of concern within our local community. “… Sister Simone approached the podium and applause resounded before she spoke a word. Those in attendance were honored by her presence and the presence of those traveling with her. Sister Simone, standing in her own authenticity, offered a genuine sense of hospitality to the crowd. “… Having been invited into small group sharing, participants surfaced issues of injustices within the city and surrounding counties. Racism, immigration, limited public transportation, poverty, lack...
On the shores of history – The gift of a Dover sunrise!
...waiting for transport across the channel to a new life. Christian churches are in the forefront of those stepping up to provide assistance. Rev. Dr. Ford works with the Board of Christians Together in Dover (CTID), an ecumenical group committed to “promoting the Christian faith … and furthering the spread of God’s Kingdom by associating together with each other, local inhabitants, government and local authorities, voluntary and other organizations in a common effort to advance greater knowledge of the Christian...
Oscar Lopez Rivera: A Man of Hope
...I drove from our motherhouse to the Terre Haute Federal Prison for our first visit. During a visit to a Federal prison system, one can always expect a few bumps along the way … and we had some. For instance, we were refused entry because Sister Denise wore sandals – not proper prison wear, we learned. This meant getting back in our car and driving to the local Dollar Store to buy a pair of cheap canvas shoes. The winner...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin: A torchbearer!
...at approximately 5 p.m., on Sept. 21, at Fairbanks Park. “I have been to the local and regional training and information sessions,” Sister Ann said, “and learned important aspects about handling the torch. The torch weighs about 3.5 pounds, so I am sure I’ll be handling it with both hands, remembering that there is a good-sized flame at the top.” The 21st century torch was designed by a team of Purdue University engineering students, staff and faculty. “I find some...
New Providence Associate candidates share what brought them here
...I see myself reflected in Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and that brought me back.” “I want to do more in my community. I want to build up my local community,” said one local candidate. “Even as a child I was always in awe of the spiritual feeling you get here.” Candidate Sherrie Mansfield during a reflective moment. “I’ve had two miracles. I think this is going to be my third.” “I’ve worked for the Sisters of Providence for five years....
Blessed and encouraged to act justly, love tenderly
...for the abolition of the death penalty. Each month we post the names of those scheduled for execution in the U.S. These persons are remembered at the daily liturgy. Our community has always been involved in social justice issues, the death penalty being one of them. I used to meet monthly with a local group at 7th and Cherry Streets in Terre Haute displaying a very large banner denouncing the death penalty. Some who passed in cars would wave and honk while others expressed their...
What can you do? Staying engaged in divisive times
...questions of others who have different views. When you start to feel overwhelmed, take a break. Trust that the others in your community will cover for you as you will cover for them when they need a break. Reach outside your comfort zone. Volunteer to tutor in reading, English as a new language, math, or life skills. Call your local, state, and federal representatives. Volunteer to help people get to the BMV to get necessary voting IDs or to get...
Unity and difference: blessings of engagement for local church members and the Sisters of Providence
Providence Associate Karen Sagraves plays the piano in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Providence Associate Karen Sagraves has been integral in creating a close relationship between her church home, Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Terre Haute and the Sisters of Providence. To date, 11 members of Central Christian Church have become Providence Associates or are candidates, including the pastor! Another three church members have applied to become candidates in the fall. Karen is coordinator of liturgy and...