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We’re all connected: John-Michael’s story
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Donor Appreciation Dinner White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Farm Manager John-Michael Elmore has a lifelong connection to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. He shared these heartfelt reflections on his experiences growing up at The Woods in his keynote speech titled “Cultivating Sacred Ground” at the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Donor Appreciation Dinner on June 8. Living in the college guest house during the late 1970s, he developed a deep appreciation for the trees, forests and land that make this place...
Putting a face on the Foley Legacy Fund
Some of our awesome White Violet Center for Eco-Justice interns. The Foley Legacy Fund is making a difference for people in need and for the future of the Sisters of Providence. This fund is designed to support the mission and ministries of Sisters of Providence into the future. The Foley Legacy Fund invites Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates or individuals working with a Sisters of Providence ministry to apply for support. The Foley Legacy Fund has enriched and supported much...
Life on the farm at White Violet Center: Meet our summer crop of interns
...of the need to promote and unify all the great values. Once we lose our humility, and become enthralled with the possibility of limitless mastery over everything, we inevitably end up harming society and the environment.” (Laudato Si ~ is not addressed only to Catholics but to “every person living on this planet…”) We at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice are very enthusiastic and grateful to introduce a wonderful “crop” of interns at this time! Libby Robinette has served energetically...
Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister Today?
...people who come for programs, retreats, tours, spiritual direction, workshops, or other events only gives me life … it never depletes my energy. I love to learn … and being a religious sister today, one cannot help but learn each and every step of the way from fellow journeyers … those on the same path of love, mercy and justice. Who are they? Anyone and everyone who believes in a God of love, mercy and justice and has that as...
Land Justice
...on the Indigenous People living on Turtle Island. We need to free ourselves from the shackles of prejudice, biases, and domination by learning and speaking the truth. We need to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (Micah 6:8).” Land Justice is the “practice of centering social, racial and eco justices in decisions about how land is used, loved and governed by people.” No matter how uncomfortable it may feel, we must acknowledge that the United States is rooted in...
Is God calling you to be a Sister of Providence?
...your own discernment. Learn what the Sisters of Providence have to offer, including: Faithfulness to prayer and total trust in Providence, A lived legacy of love, mercy and justice from foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, A close-knit community that has called Saint Mary-of-the-Woods home since 1840, A long history of standing up for justice, and Ministries that respond to current needs, including the U.S./Mexico border, teaching, serving in the medical field, in churches, in social justice arenas and more. Those...
Isabelle McCurdy: Involved in all aspects at WVC
White Violet Center intern Isabelle McCurdy takes a family on a tour of the facility, showing them the chickens. After Isabelle McCurdy graduated from high school, she wanted to take a year off before attending college in order to pursue one of her passions. Social justice. While exploring the topic, she found the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) website. Being a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, Isabelle, 19, was immediately intrigued after seeing the...
A note from Sister Barbara Battista, March 13, 2024
During the summer of 1996, the Sisters of Providence committed to examining racism with the hopes of educating themselves and others. Also, they wanted to work on changing their racist attitudes and behaviors. Sisters Donna Butler and Susan Dinnin sign the racial justice pledge During this same time, the Sisters filed a federal lawsuit based on housing discrimination. This lawsuit was on behalf of one of the African American members of the Congregation. The money received from this lawsuit was...
Make a difference today
...community service. All service to your community can only benefit those who live there and taking part in such an event will celebrate King’s commitment to social justice, Learn more about the civil rights movement and King’s work in it by reading a book, watching a documentary or visiting a museum, Reflect on social justice. Think about the progress that has been made and how much further we need to go, and Share King’s message of equality and nonviolence, as...
Justice for Las 17
...their harrowing stories. “Each one’s story would break your heart,” Sister Kathleen said. “Through my work at 8th Day Center for Justice (where Sister Kathleen ministers), we are advocates for women. But I have not had the experience of visiting with such women in this kind of an abusive situation. “None of us could listen to these women’s stories without being brought to tears.” – Sister Kathleen Desautels “None of us could listen to these women’s stories without being brought...
The Joy of Volunteering at WVC
Note: The following blog was written by former White Violet Center for Eco-Justice volunteer Jennifer Robinson regarding her time spent at the center. I scoured the internet to find the perfect break in my monotonous life and stumbled upon the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, ministry White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. I immediately knew this was the place for my adventure! Reaching out to inquire about volunteering, I was pleasantly surprised by the kindness and understanding of their...
Racism’s infection within American healthcare
Editor’s note: With the piece below, Terre Haute South Vigo Junior Charles McFarland won first place in a racial justice essay contest conducted by the Equal Justice Initiative based in Montgomery, Alabama, in partnership with the Facing Injustice Project, an initiative of the Greater Terre Haute Branch of the NAACP. Local NAACP member and Providence Associate Sandy Wickware received permission that we use Charles’ piece and submitted it for use on the Sisters of Providence blog. Thank you, Charles, for...