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Sister Ann Sullivan celebrates golden jubilee
Sister Ann Sullivan, founding director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, was one of 10 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary as members of the Congregation. We join in the celebration by congratulating Sister Ann on this special anniversary! You see, in 1991 there was no White Violet Center, but the seed of that possibility was alive and growing is Sister Ann. It was Sister Ann who provided the soil in which this ministry...
Breathing time on this organic farm
Ann Testa uses salad spinner to clean organic arugula grown at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. The small organic farm at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods packs a big punch in the way of educational and service opportunities. In fact, that’s how Ann Testa came to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. She was an intern and AmeriCorps volunteer before becoming a full-time staff member. Now she’s training and working alongside interns and volunteers in the USDA certified organic gardens, alpaca pastures, fiber rooms, and kitchen....
Love, mercy, justice: working together to welcome the stranger
Mother Theodore and her companions knew all too well the life of an immigrant. The challenges of leaving everything behind to start a new life; of speaking a language different from the natives; of adjusting to different customs in a foreign land. Recently Sister Tracey Horan, SP, who ministers at the U.S./Mexico border, asked the Sisters of Providence Leadership Team to consider sponsoring a family seeking asylum. The team knew that before we made such a commitment, we a) needed...
Statement of Catholic Theologians on Racial Justice
...a time when peacemakers and reconcilers are needed, it is now. You can see the public statement developed and signed by more than 300 Catholic theologians. It offers much food for thought and invites us to a deep and thorough examination of conscience coupled with concrete action for a change in our world. We invite you to spend time over the next several months reading, reflecting on, and praying with this statement, praying for the grace of personal conversion, and...
‘Slavery Still Exists’ prayers for justice
(Note: The following is the opening prayer from “Slavery Still Exists,” an awareness program sponsored by the Illinois Women Religious Against Human Trafficking. The program took place on Jan. 10-11. Used with permission.) All: God of compassionate love, you listen to the cries of our brothers and sisters whose lives are held bound through the evil of human trafficking in our day. In our prayer and sharing this day, we ask that our ears and hearts be open to the voice...
Sadie Laing: My time at White Violet Center
Sadie Laing prepares water for the alpacas at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. For as long as she can remember, Sadie Laing has had an interest in sustainability and the arts. During a Google search for fiber arts, Sadie, 23, happened across White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) and was intrigued. The Rochester, Minnesota, native had finished her time at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and spent a year at...
Seeking something more with the Sisters of Providence
...has three young daughters and wants them to be aware of social justice needs. Another candidate said she recently retired and was figuring out what was next. She is looking to the Providence Community for inspiration for that journey. Another said that when a Providence Associate shared about the relationship it was like “the Holy Spirit jumped in me.” So here she is. SP school alums Another is a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduate with a long family history with the...
Sister Joni Luna: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
...to what our culture demands. I say, “YES,” to be a witness to our charism of love, mercy, and justice among “ALL” people. I say, “Yes,” to the Sisters of Providence, a community of faithful, strong, resilient women who create sacred spaces of faith and inclusion where all are welcomed. I say, “Yes,” to me, to you, to Mother Theodore, to Jesus and to my Creator who formed me and loved me from before I was born. Being a Catholic...
Social justice best practices: Stop bystanding
One area where we can all take action in our daily lives is to stop bystanding. The bystander theory, also referred to as the bystander effect, is when the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation, against a bully or during an assault or other offenses. This can be very difficult because many of us do not want to say anything to avoid conflict. By not saying anything, we give the one offending power they...
Promoting justice through ‘Corporate Responsibility’
In these days, when corporate decision-making is often harmful to the common good, how do the Sisters of Providence manage financial investments? We strive to invest our corporate money in a socially responsible manner in order to have a positive impact on the planet and on humanity. The Corporate Responsibility Committee consists of Sisters of Providence and lay members who recommend actions and strategies to the General Council and to the Trustees regarding investments that promote Gospel social principles. The...
Your support brought Monte the Alpaca special care he needed
...we the alpaca caretakers at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods came across a wound on the jaw of our handsome boy Providence Montaro, affectionately referred to as Monte, (or at times Montpellier, Montenegro or Montego). We investigated his environment to be sure there wasn’t something that could injure another alpaca. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary, we tried to figure out what might be going on. Monte’s wound in January After cleaning examining the wound, we noticed...
Rejoice with us: A Silver Jubilee Reflection
...life’s traveler from Chicago end up as sisters, and, by virtue of this commitment, share in a mission to be Providence in this world? Where else would they be asked to work together to further God’s loving plans through works of love, mercy and justice in service to all of creation? Where else would they be expected to use the gifts of God has given them for the good of all, for the common good, and especially for the least...