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Update: St. Mary’s Senior Housing
...others you know. Creighton University lends a hand Nine students and two chaperones from Creighton University, a Jesuit university located in Omaha, Nebraska, spent their spring break helping out at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. They worked in the garden, cleaned and painted in the Center, and also volunteered at Providence Food Pantry and Helping Hands Thrift store in West Terre Haute. They also got to spend time with the alpacas and chickens. We’re so thankful for their help and...
Photos from Sisters Speak Out: June 24 Community Prayer and Rally
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, participated in a national campaign co-sponsored by more than 50 congregations of Roman Catholic sisters and 10 Catholic advocacy and social justice organizations who traveled from Indiana to Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 23, through Wednesday, June 25. The Sisters also hosted their own event at the Woods, which mirrored the action that was happening simultaneously in Washington, D.C. The Gospel inspired the campaign to advocate for policies that recognize the fundamental...
Have you Herd? Reflections with Madison
Note: White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Director Mary Riley contributed to this piece. Our animals create connections for us at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC). Sure we take care of our soil, we grow food for our community, we teach others about how to improve our care for the land and all living things that rely on what the Earth provides. And, that is super important. It is our mission. But, there is a special interconnection that can be...
Saving the Seeds: A Matter of Justice
At about this time of year, gardeners begin looking at seed catalogs, dreaming of savory tastes fresh from the garden and planting flowers for their beauty. Seeds absolutely fascinate me. It is unfathomable to me that what is so tiny planted in Earth can produce such an extravagant array of color, size, shape and taste. It is only because I have seen it happen again and again that I can believe it. In addition, if ever there was a master...
1 Church 1 Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants
...Those making the trip stopped by the Clay County Courthouse and Clay County Justice Center where they joined many others for the 1 Church 1 Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants prayer vigil rally. The vigil was part of the National Catholic Public Witness for immigrants, with many events taking place nationwide. The Sisters joined other as they gathered in prayerful, nonviolent witness to God’s love for migrants near the Clay County Justice Center, which is an ICE detention center....
A Queen’s Perspective: The ‘Daily Life’ of our Alpacas
Note: Meet the Queen and president of the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Alpacas, as she shares about a day in her life. Did you know that Queen Basilide and our other alpaca friends are available for virtual adoption? That’s me! Basilide, the president and Queen of White Violet Center Alpacas! Greetings! My name is Basilide, pronounced Bass-uh-leed, named after the honored Sister Basilide Sénéchal, a founding Sister of Providence. Sister Basilide was described as a “lively, impetuous character” which...
The Sisters of Providence reflect on the Year of Mercy
...to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Congregation honors Divine Providence and furthers God’s plans by devoting itself to works of love, mercy and justice in service to God’s people. “The Year of Mercy has called us to be more mindful to the words we use to describe ourselves and our purpose,” Sister Lisa said. Sister Mary Mundy, who ministers as a pastoral associate at Holy Rosary Church in Evansville, agreed. “Anytime...
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Kristen Kimery!
Four years ago, Kristen Kimery and her family moved to the Terre Haute area from Wyoming. The former teacher, who was raised in Colorado, was looking for something to do. And she had a keen interest in alpacas. “I was researching alpacas in the area,” Kristen said. “They are such unique animals.” Kristen Kimery volunteering at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice alpaca barn. Her online search led her to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. So, Kristen set up an...
Write for Rights – YOU made a difference!
...that the state of Louisiana inflicted upon him. But the belated measure of justice that came on Woodfox’s 69th birthday was something he had been seeking for more than half his life … Amnesty International USA joins his supporters around the world in celebrating Woodfox and his legal team’s tireless pursuit of justice.” (When clicking on the above link, scroll down to see photo and more information on Albert Woodfox). Thanks to Sister Rosemary and to each person who took...
Go out and make a difference
From left, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice interns Elaine, Alexis and Rebecca. Recently I had an opportunity to welcome the newest interns at White Violet Center of Eco-Justice – Elaine, Rebecca, and Alexis. I was taken aback by their many questions about religious life. “Why did you decide to be a sister?” one asked. I’m asked this question often. I answered with my standard vocation story: I had everything I thought I wanted in life, but I felt like something...
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice partners: B’s are the best!
“One can no more approach people without love than one can approach bees without care. Such is the quality of bees.” ― Leo Tolstoy It’s no secret that gardeners love bees. They help pollinate crops, make honey, and are a welcome sign of a healthy biome. But did you know our love for bees extends to our partners around the area – businesses that are committed to supporting local farms and food? And it just so happens, they all start...
Sister Denise Wilkinson: A Reflection
...associated church projects completed (2016); Other Noteworthy Events Providence Cristo Rey High School opens in Indianapolis (2007), Apostolic Visitation visitors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2010); process concluded by Vatican (2015), Significantly increased programming at Providence Spirituality and Conference Center and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (2011 ff.), Sponsored institutions/ministry assessment process; subsequent decisions (2012 ff.), Introduced livestream broadcasts of communication nights and wake services (2013), Invited Providence Associates to attend some sessions of the Sisters of Providence annual meetings and of...