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Sister Emily TeKolste: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
...families. And we do it all with the words of wisdom from mentors and beloved voices. For Erin and Peter, it was the words of J.R.R. Tolkien – the ring poem printed in elvish on the inside of Peter’s ring – and Mr. Rogers – a lifelong favorite of Erin’s. Rooted in prayer as Sisters of Providence, we make time to reflect regularly on the word of God written in scripture, in the words of great sages throughout history, and...
Come and See Retreat – Fall 2024
...forests and organic farmland home since 1840 a long history of standing up for justice ministries that respond to current needs: today we serve at the US/Mexico border, teach, serve in the medical field, in churches, in social justice arenas and much more. Explore how you can live the legacy and mission of a saint as a Sister of Providence. Sign up today using the form below. Or call or text Sister Joni Luna at 361-500-9505 to learn more. The...
Virtual prayer, support reassures teen
...with the group due to how welcoming and inclusive everyone was. At the end of the week, we all agreed upon continuing our Discord meetings every week. And the rest has been history. Every night at 9 p.m. we all join the chat. We start by sharing how we come and who or what we would like to pray for. Sometimes we share our levels of stress and frustration with schoolwork or with people not understanding the concept of social...
HOPE summer 2020 — The circle of giving
Download HOPE HOPE summer 2020 As seen in HOPE “Without each of you and other benefactors like you throughout all of history, nothing of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the living mission of the Sisters of Providence would be possible.” Side by side: our time of need is now No matter the challenge, you help us solve it. No matter the project, you respond with love and generosity. Sister Ann Casper: holding nothing back in her service But when people point out...
Sister Marianne Mader (formerly Sister Ann Eugene)
...Information Assistant at Crossroads Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis, then an Instructional Assistant at Holy Spirit, and a Librarian at Holy Angels School, Indianapolis, helping them to receive a grant for the library. In 2006, she came back to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to work in the Archives as a researcher and in 2017, became the coordinator of the Archives. She loved exploring the history of the Community and was an active partner in Wabash Valley Visions and Voices. While working in the...
Newsnotes
...Vigo County Public Library honored Sister Barbara Battista at their annual Local Women’s History Breakfast. Sister Barbara was honored for her ministry as the Congregation’s Justice Promoter. The annual event offers a celebration for the impact that local women in the Wabash Valley have on the community. During the breakfast, Sister Barbara fielded many questions from the audience about bringing people together through common causes. “It’s all about relationship … when you know that something is not right about what’s...
Those who cannot remember the past…
...with fireworks, parades, concerts, picnics and barbecues. You’ll also likely see decorations in red, white, and blue. History But what happened that the 13 original U.S. colonies sought and fought for independence? Author and journalist Patrick J. Kiger notes seven events that led to the American Revolution: The Stamp Act (March 1765); The Townshend Acts (June-July 1767); The Boston Massacre (March 1770); The Boston Tea Party (December 1773); The Coercive Acts (March-June 1774); Lexington and Concord (April 1775), beginning the...
Join the conversation: systemic racism and wealth, discussing across divides
...important and challenging conversations with their loved ones. Join the conversation This combined workshop begins to answer the questions: How did we get here? and Where do we go from here? I hope you’ll join us for this conversation. Join us from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 26 for the combined virtual workshop. Learn the history of laws that promote racial income inequality in this country and get tips for how to speak constructively to people of differing opinions....
There is a Providence and the Sisters of Providence in Asia are truly its daughters
...an institution of the Taichung Diocese. Since that time, the college was moved to its present campus in Shalu, attained university status and opened its doors to male students. Today Providence University serves more than 12,000 students. What will the future hold? Throughout the 100-year history of the Sisters of Providence mission in Asia, Sisters of Providence have stayed true to the call from a Provident God to provide loving care and service to people most in need. They began...
Can we talk about racism?
...If we learn how to recognize those defenses and deal with them, we can converse about racism more honestly and productively. Few of us know enough about the strengths and the resilience of Black cultures in the face of the subjugation they have experienced. Here you can find a list of resources that can help us learn more about Black history and racism. Writings by Black authors provide especially vivid images of the damaging effects of racism on the everyday...
Join us in reading the “Journals and Letters” of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Then comment with your thoughts. Get to know the real woman whose ordinary life produced extraordinary outcomes. If we generate enough interest, maybe we can all meet sometime in-person or virtually. Get ready to re-live history! If you need a copy of “Journals and Letters,” you can purchase one from Linden Leaf Gifts or you can buy it and download it. So, this week, get your book ready and read the introduction. Next Sunday, we will read from page 1...
You can help bring a happy ending to restore St. Joseph’s Lake
...in the history of the Congregation. We invite you to help us write this happy ending. The price tag for restoring the lake totals $178,500 (site preparation, tree removal, berm replacement and landscaping.) We’ve already pulled money from an emergency fund to make initial repairs on the berm. The lake is starting to fill in again. But we really need to replenish our emergency fund for the next emergency that comes along. By contributing to repair the berm and restore...