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The Joy of Vatican II
...the state of things in the 1950’s. I vividly remember zealous Altar & Rosary Society women visiting local stores near St. Angela Church in Chicago to make sure the owner was not stocking “bad books”. St. Angela, like many large Catholic parishes in Chicago, ruled its turf in the far west-side Austin neighborhood with impunity! Though started as a papal corrective, Neo-Thomism actually led to the study of medieval philosophy and theology and the result was the emergence of significant...
My most challenging and most transformative years
...those who chose to leave and became leaders in their parishes, as well as those who stayed. As the Council progressed and its teachings were published, I realized in a new way that the church is more than an institution; it is the Body of Christ in the world today. Each of us is a part of that Body and is committed by our baptism to make God’s presence known in the world in which we live through our own...
Sister Cathy Buster called “heart and soul” of new migrant farm family community in Arcadia, Fla.
...SAIL and Home loans and grants, the United States Department of Agricultural Funding rural develop loans and grants, the Citrus Growers of Associations and parishes in the diocese. She also attended countless hearings and lobbied those from whom she needed support. Many of those who had been part of the eight year journey were present for the blessing. At the event, Routsis-Arroyo characterized Sister Cathy as the “heart and soul” of this community. “She made it her mission to be...
Sister Estelle Scully
...trips in Wyoming, driving the bishop to the parishes in his diocese, and about how gorgeous the scenery there was. Photos on her walls proved her point. Estelle loved her family, and her family loved her. Sister Marceline Mattingly recalls that while they were studying at Notre Dame in 1961 her father would call her daily, at any time of the day. Often Estelle would be at class or at meals. But he would leave a message which was dutifully...
Sister Susanne Gallagher creates home all around her
Sister Susanne (at right) helps her sister Rita climb the 40 steps to get to Rita’s SPRED faith community meeting. (This article reprinted from the Summer 2013 edition of HOPE) For the last 45 years, Sister Susanne Gallagher has been making a church home for people with developmental disabilities in the Archdiocese of Chicago through her work with SPRED — Special Religious Development. SPRED offers services that help parishes integrate people with developmental or learning disabilities into worship. Around since...
SP mission: alive with the times
...reunification homes for children whose families are struggling with serious hurdles. We offer education and internships focused on care of Earth and all creation through White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. We offer compassionate, holistic care to an aging US population. Our college and schools prepare strong justice-oriented women and men to meet the future head-on. We serve in parishes and retreat centers, helping people step back from frenzied lives and connect with God. We serve in social justice ministry, offering...
Community from afar
...of the life and work of the Sisters of Providence.” Another factor in lessening a distance is that they enjoy a different community in their local parishes, ministering to the people they help, and befriending sisters in other nearby congregations. “One can feel a deep sense of being in ‘common-unity’ with others when living ‘alone’ and one can feel very lonely when living in a community setting. I feel very much connected to the SP community even though I am...
Sister Mary Margaret Quinn (formerly Sister Charles Agnes)
...became her own. When studying for a special master’s degree for pastoral associates serving black parishes, Sister Mary was so grateful to have her dearly loved Sister Thea Bowman as her spiritual director. With her, Sister Mary was able to give voice to her passion for the poor, her passion for justice issues, and her passion for the needs of children. These passions fired her untiring energy at Holy Angels. Sister Mary Margaret Quinn, standing at right, celebrates a special...
Do spirituality and technology connect?
...world and a universe that is interconnected in amazing ways. Sisters of Providence educate in classrooms where children can take virtual tours of the places about which they are studying. They interact with lessons drawn on smart boards. SPs serve in parishes where adult faith formation is influenced as much by blogs on the Internet as it is by materials distributed at a study session. We minister in health-care environments where consultation with doctors and specialists at a distance can...
Providence: together as one creation
...change our minds and our ways of doing things. The Sisters of Providence collaboration efforts continue to evolve. Gone are the days of just working with other women religious. We have for years worked collaboratively in our ministries in schools, parishes and within the Congregation. We have invited friends and benefactors to join us on committees and projects. Our Providence Associates become ever more deeply involved in our mission. Civic and ecumenical groups also provide collaborative efforts to many. Together...
Sister Barbara Reder
...one-on-one with patients. She felt a call to be present to people. At the same time, religious sisters were becoming fewer and were no longer concentrated in schools. Sister Barbara felt strongly that it was important for women religious to be in parishes. To be available to people. To be seen as a part of the Catholic Church. So she went back to school for a second master’s in pastoral ministry. Parish ministry She has now ministered nearly 25 years...
Immigration resources: learn more
...for news on immigration and the Church’s response, as well as tools to use at parishes and at home. Immigration Policy Center (IPC): www.immigrationpolicy.org As the research and policy arm of the American Immigration Council, the IPC separates fact from fiction in the immigration debate. Helpful site tools include a guide to the U.S. immigration system, a breakdown of immigration data by state and fact checks on current immigration issues. (Originally published in the Winter 2015 issue of HOPE magazine.)...