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Providence Associates’ Commitment and Renewal Liturgy reflection
...all – never in the providential, prodigal love of God for us: What else can we expect? We can expect that our good works, our works of love and mercy and justice will abide. …they will last, remain. What a great promise! When we love, act justly, respond in mercy – it matters; it makes a difference; it bears a fruit that will endure. I don’t know about you but I find that promise encouraging, reassuring, motivating…because love, mercy and...
Alpaca Encounter: From Farm to Fiber Art
March 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 812-535-2932 View Location Website White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website $25 per person and includes felting project Visit our (almost) famous alpaca herd at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Learn about the origins of alpacas and why they are so beneficial to our USDA-certified organic farm. See and feel their sheared fiber and go step by step...
Statement concerning recent changes in U.S. Immigration Policy
...are DACA recipients. As members of congregations of Catholic Sisters in Indiana, we stand in solidarity with all these, our sisters and brothers in Christ. We call for an end to injustice. We know that many others stand with us for decency and respect for others instead of the cruel injustice that robs many of respect, their families, and even their lives. Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Evansville Monastery Immaculate Conception, Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand Our...
The many gifts of volunteering
...Saint Mother Theodore’s shrine and learned about White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. Every summer I looked forward to our visit to the Woods. The bonds created are irreplaceable. I was able to hear about how some of the sisters stood up for civil rights during the 1960s and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King. And, about how others have fought tirelessly for social justice and strive to be a voice for the voiceless. I learned that everything the sisters do is...
Reflecting on Juneteenth
...In a hospital?” At the time, I did not know that Black women of all classes have a disproportionately high rate of maternal mortality. I had not formally learned about the socioeconomic factors that lead to poorer health outcomes for women of color and their children. I had not studied statistics of Black poverty rates and environmental injustice. Yet, since conception, I have carried Jessie’s burden and that of many generations before her. What would Jessie say if she were...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...mother made for her. Sister Su-Hsin currently ministers as a member of the Pastoral Care Team at Providence Health Care. She began carving out her path to perpetual vows in 2002. While in her native Taiwan – Sister Su-Hsin saw an advertisement regarding a “Come and See” weekend with the Sisters of Providence. “I was attracted to the Sisters expression of, ‘God is love, mercy and justice,’” Sister Su-Hsin said. “I saw love, mercy and justice. That was the life...
Annual gathering of Providence Associates 2014
...Ellen Kehoe, Barbara Bluntzer and Nancy Nolan. Sisters Marie Victoria Podesta and Mary Imelda Coulup greet Providence Associate Sheila Donis during Sunday’s social. Providence Associate Maria Fan, right, engages in lively conversation with Sister of Providence Charles Van Hoy at Sunday’s social. White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Director Lorrie Heber hands the microphone off to Providence Associate Kathleen Morris as tables report their discussion on the land ethic to the larger group. The group from Kentucky sang their state proud...
Sisters take part in monument unveiling
...together for peace. Let us be attentive to the cries of the poor, the disenfranchised, the lonely, the abandoned. May we treat all with respect, fairness and love. May compassion guide us to see all as sons and daughters of the Divine. And may this community be known for its justice and care for every person. “And so, we bless this statue of Mr. Douglass … an example to us of how to live a life of love, mercy and...
Providence is profound
...the Providence of God to me, a dynamic and intrinsic relationship. God’s presence is within me and within all creation. Paying attention, being present to creation and to others is reflecting God’s presence. Providence is also a profound interdependence with God and God’s trust in me and my trust in God. As best I can, I share my experiences of God’s Providence through practicing acts of love, mercy and justice. These acts initiate from compassion. We do, we act, we...
New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
...as a volunteer in the local area as well as take time volunteering with other Sisters of Providence across the country. She added Tracey will live within the formation community of the Sisters of Providence, located in Owens Hall. Sister Marsha said Tracey got to know the Sisters of Providence through her experience as a volunteer with White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. After a year in the postulancy, Tracey will be eligible to enter into the first year of the...
Sisters honor Jane Fischer with Sarah and Joseph Thralls award
...Mother Theodore in Jasper, there was also a wonderful dinner afterward.” Sister Dawn continued saying Jane works so well with others, truly one of her greatest gifts. “Jane is a tremendous connector of people,” Sister Dawn said. “She has a heart for justice and has put her considerable creativity and can-do spirit to work as part of the JUSTus podcast team. Together, they are spreading the word about systemic racism, implicit bias, homelessness, immigration, Fair Trade, Land Justice and the...
‘Journals and Letters’ of Saint Mother Theodore gets digital treatment
...someone in modern times becomes a saint, I grew to admire and deeply appreciate the work of Mother Theodore. I personally felt inspired when I learned about her courage and her tireless efforts to make this world a fairer and more just place. “Her sense of social justice coupled with her great sense of humor makes her writings seem timeless and is truly relevant to today.” Currently, the e-book is available in Amazon’s Kindle store, the iBooks store and other...