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Sister Agnes Clare Buckley
...a teacher for so long.” Sister Agnes Clare also supported others with cards and phone calls. Her brother and others noted that if you asked Agnes what she wanted, she would say stamps, and not books – rolls! Sister Mary Fran Keusal, a band member, noted that, “If Agnes knew that someone had an ingrown toenail, she sent that person a card. I know how many cards she sent because I made hundreds and hundreds of return address labels for...
Where Your Treasure Is
...family and church members, Sisters of Providence, faith and labor leaders gathered outside the Clay County Justice Center to mourn that we may never see Sonia again. Her pastor, Carlos, shared “The last thing she did was make supper for the whole church. She said, ‘This might be the last supper I make for you, but I want it to be good – I want you to be full.’ This is like a death for us.” I thought about the...
Witness
...the weak cannot fall lower than the lowest which is in you also.” I believe Will LeCroy can teach us an essential truth: Who among us deserves to be labeled, judged, discarded even, according to the worst thing we ever did? Rather, are we not called to honor human dignity and extend God’s loving design to all creation? To all persons? Surely just as we know that God loves us always and is never far from us, so are we...
Sister Mary (Mary Agatha) Carlton
...Officially Sister Mary was the volunteer coordinator and in that position interviewed volunteers and supervised their orientation. In addition, according to Sister Pat, Sister Mary assisted with the taking in and labeling of medications, restocking examination rooms, picking up supplies, cleaning the clinic and doing fund raisers. Sister Pat attributes their many returning clients to Sister Mary’s influence. Ever the gracious and generous woman, she did indeed ‘heal the oppressed,’” shared Sister Mary Roger. “Over the last five years, Sister...
Opportunities
...contact form or call her directly at 361-500-9505. Eco-Justice internships Slow down. Listen. Connect. Get in touch with your deeper self as an intern at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Live and work among the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for 3, 6 or 12 months as an intern at White Violet Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Spend time in our organic gardens, with our herd of alpacas or specializing in fiber...
2026 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Companion Award Winners
...As a member of the Justice Coordinating Committee, she plays an essential role in supporting and producing podcast episodes, helping amplify voices centered on justice and compassion. In addition to this service, Suzie is a valuable member of the Mission Advisory Board and an active Providence Associate since 2014. Through both quiet service and active justice work, Suzie continues to embody the spirit of Providence. General Counselor Sister Carole Kimes (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (right) with Saint...
Racial equality & equity
During our 2021 General Chapter, we finalized our Proclamation of Direction through 2026. The direction has four main focuses, including a Justice Focus on Racial Equality and Equity. We, the Providence Community, choose racial equality and equity as our justice focus for 2021-2026. We commit to partnering with other groups in prayer, education, action and advocacy to: Explore the systemic roots of racism in our countries and in our own lives; Identify areas of our lives in which we may...
Providence Associate Beverly Adams: How it Started
My relationship with the Sisters of Providence began in 1982. My children attended St. Angela Elementary School in Chicago. Over the years, I became familiar with their mission of love, mercy, justice and hope. Eventually, Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer, SP (Sister Jo), who ministered at the parish, and I became close friends. Providence Associate Beverly Adams with her friend and spiritual companion Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer. Staying Close In 1994, my 17-year-old son was shot and killed. I immediately began...
2026 Way of the Cross for Justice
April 3 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am EDT Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Free Persons of all faith traditions are warmly invited to attend the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2026 Way of the Cross for Justice prayer service, which will take place on Friday, April 3, Good Friday, beginning at 10:30 a.m., and concluding at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place in the Church...
‘Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary’
...our hearts is hidden from you. Mother of mercy, how often we have experienced your watchful care and your peaceful presence! You never cease to guide us to Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Yet we have strayed from that path of peace. We have forgotten the lesson learned from the tragedies of the last century, the sacrifice of the millions who fell in two world wars. We have disregarded the commitments we made as a community of nations. We have...
The Sisters of Providence: A history of justice
...climate justice, racial equality and equity, criminal justice reform, human trafficking and immigration as the top justice issues to focus on. Currently the major focus is on racial equality and equity and climate justice. Sisters of Providence Justice Coordinator, Sister Barbara Battista, SP, and many other members of the Providence Community continue to tackle these issues on a daily basis. Learn more or join us in our justice efforts: Justice.SistersofProvidence.org Originally published in the Winter 2024 issue of HOPE magazine....
Kathleen Desautels
...the Indianapolis Youth Center and began her ministry as a staff member at 8th Day Center in 1986. As a justice advocate, Sister Kathleen has traveled to many countries, including Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iraq and China. “Learning first hand from the people of these countries who are most affected by U.S. military and economic policies, as well as living in Humboldt Park in Chicago is what has fed my passion as a justice activist over the years,” she said....