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Sister Loretta Picucci
...many art or cultural fairs which Coachella has or go window shopping at boutiques or small shops that specialize in beautiful objects. I am passionate about … the social injustices in our country that leave so many people homeless, without enough food and with no health care. One thing most people don’t know about me is … I enjoy camping. My biggest pet peeve is … people being negative about and denigrating the poor and vulnerable. Sister Loretta and her...
Sister Joni Luna: first vows and the grace of an undivided heart
...my former life I was in pursuit of power and had an appetite for money and success. This didn’t just disappear when I chose to enter the Sisters of Providence. Then-postulant Joni Luna in her first year after coming to the Sisters of Providence volunteers distributing food at Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute. The past four years, I have freely chosen to let go of those values. To seek, with my whole being, to follow this new path...
Sister Dina Bato
...Mother Least favorite food: Okra Favorite pizza topping: Veggies Favorite course in school: English Favorite form of prayer: Lectio Divina Favorite quote: “The Church is a hospital for sinner, not a museum for saints.”Abigail Van Buren Favorite TV program: Mysteries at the Museum, Forensic Files, practically anything on Food Network Favorite music/song: Classical fused with pop/rock Favorite time of day: Evening Favorite season: Autumn Want to know more about life as a Sister of Providence? Contact Sister Dina at dbato@spsmw.org...
The art of hands-on learning
White Violet Center intern Mallory Uchalik spent a lot of time outside growing up. Intern Mallory Uchalik helped out at Christmas Fun at the Woods A native of Royal Oak, Michigan, Mallory has a dual degree from the University of Michigan in art and design and environmental studies, with a specialization in food systems. Her introduction to WVC and the Sisters of Providence began with a small amount of confusion. After a work day and lunch with the sisters, it...
Sister Caroline Hatch
...you would see all manner of small appliances – blenders, food choppers, mixers – all in an effort to give her “little ones” hands-on experiences of a country’s culture or food. She saw the humor in 6-year-olds and laughed out loud a lot herself with her classes. There are several funny stories which Caroline would tell over the years. One day, Caroline was her usual animated self when the snap of her skirt popped. Her skirt fell to the floor....
Week 6: Walking through Lent with Saint Mother Theodore
...April 4 “But with their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained against God and Moses, ‘Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in this desert, where there is no food or water? We are disgusted with this wretched food!’” – Numbers 21:4-5 “I cannot think that St. Joseph will let your work fail. We are making a novena for you. Please tell your dear Sisters that they know how interested everybody here at St....
You asked and we’re answering!
...and Coachella Valley, Calif., and Providence Food Pantry and Connecting Link, West Terre Haute. Advocacy addresses justice issues. Since so many critical justice issues intersect, a Justice Coordinating Commission is charged with focusing the justice issues for the Congregation. Currently, the focus is on eco-justice within the larger arena of environmental justice. Sub-areas include climate change, water, food supply/security and migrant workers. Prior to advocacy, issues are addressed through the lens of three filters: racism, women and children and investments....
Connecting Link celebrating 20 years
The Connecting Link, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, is pleased to announce its 20-year anniversary celebration this year, in service to the West Terre Haute community. The celebration and open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 8, at the ministry, located at 830 W. National Ave., West Terre Haute. Since opening in 1997, The Connecting Link has assisted more than 3,500 individuals in need of food, money,...
Maren Van Cleave: A wonderful year at WVC
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice intern Maren Van Cleave cleans lettuce from the White Violet Center garden. When she came to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), Maren Van Cleave was very interested in fiber art and in owning her own farm someday. Spending a year at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods added more fuel to her desires. “I think it’s been interesting to see how a farm works,” the Blackfoot, Idaho, native said. “What goes into getting all of this food to...
Connecting Link celebrating 20 years of ministry
...chance. Along with Sister Rita Black, who is now deceased, Sister Dorothy created The Connecting Link. “(The Connecting Link) was designed specifically for our employees here and, in general, our neighbors (in West Terre Haute),” Sister Dorothy said. “We expected there to be a lot of health care issues and a lot of transportation issues.” Since opening in 1997, The Connecting Link has assisted more than 3,500 individuals in need of food, money, furniture, clothing or basic services. And on...
Sister Eileen Clare Goetzen
...the Daughters of Charity for five years. Then, the Servite Fathers added two apartments to their monastery, one for the Servite Sisters and one for the Sisters of Providence. While at Sorrows, Eileen taught religion to grades 3-6, and did parish work as well, managing the food pantry and also handling the Dollar-a-Month Club. If someone needed food at any time, she would get it for them, regardless of whether it was office hours or not. It was once said...
Sister Richard Bussing
...of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth.’ God said, ‘See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit; you shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth, and to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every...