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Prisoners & Probationers of Conscience
...a prisoner of conscience or being a probationer of conscience is being part of a growing community of peacemakers willing to do a non-violent act of civil disobedience. I prefer to think of it as faithful obedience to the Gospel call for love, mercy and justice.” Read the original March 10, 2003, press release: “Sister of Providence released from prison.” Sister Adele Beacham places her cross in the gates of Fort Benning. Sisters Adele Beacham, Rita Clare Gerardot and Joann...
Adele Beacham
...of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1987-90); Director of Religious Education, Sacred Heart Parish, .Terre Haute (1993-98); Volunteer, Liturgy and Sisters of Providence Ministries, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1998-2001); Wellness Ministry Staff and Sisters of Providence Ministries, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-02); Ministry of Care Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-06); Providence Food Pantry/Ministry of Care/Women’s Prison, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-14); Providence Food Pantry, West Terre Haute (2014-17); Ministry of Care/Activity Room, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-17); tutor in English pronunciation, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015-17); tutor in English pronunciation, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-2020);...
Social services
...prison working with the homeless, providing both material and spiritual resources addressing needs of immigrants in street and neighborhood outreach programs homecare outreach for persons who are elderly and counselors Recent stories See all posts about social services ministry. Living the Gospel: What’s Next May 4, 2026 Social Justice: Answering the Call May 4, 2026 Sisters of Providence ministry founders September 23, 2021 Parish and senior ministry during a pandemic April 21, 2021 Sponsored social services ministries In particular, several...
Social justice
...everyone deserves the right to life? We have a history of ministry to persons in prison, including persons on death row. We have witnessed injustice of racial bias and many other facets that make our current system a broken one. We advocate for a judicial system that builds safe communities and focuses on restoration and rehabilitation for the sake of both victims and perpetrators. Learn about our criminal justice work Read our statement on the death penalty Human Trafficking You...
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer service
...a regular routine of daily prayer in which he encouraged others to join him. Soon his daily prayers were joined to those of a “small quasi-monastic community of men living together in poverty and obedience, open to all Christians”.1 After the end of the war, Brother Roger and the community of Taizé assisted recovery efforts by taking in orphans and former German prisoners. During this time, Brother Roger outlined rules for his community which included “silent meals, compulsory celibacy, the...
Criminal justice reform
Don’t you agree that everyone deserves the right to life? We have a history of ministry to persons in prison, including persons on death row. We have witnessed injustice of racial bias and many other facets that make our current system a broken one. We advocate for a judicial system that builds safe communities and focuses on restoration and rehabilitation for the sake of both victims and perpetrators. Sister Anji Fan holds her sign up during Monday’s protest For many...
February 15, 2026: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...the way to court. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Amen, I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny. “You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in...
Sister Eileen Dede (formerly Sister Anita Therese)
...with others in their grieving. Later, it was Eileen, who moved back home to stay with her mother. During this time, she accepted a position as the first Director of Pastoral Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Healthcare. She said, “It was a position I loved!” Eileen brought her faith and pastoral skills to many others throughout the years, serving as a chaplain in healthcare facilities and as a parish and prison volunteer in Indiana, California and Florida. She said, “I want...
Justice for Las 17
...to tears.” According to a press release issued by U.S. Citizens in Solidarity for the Freedom of Las 7, ILopango prison is “notorious for its deplorable conditions.” The prison, according to the release, has a 900 percent occupancy rate, and up to nine women are housed in a one-person room. In regard to the Las 17, Sister Kathleen said many of them had medical emergencies that resulted in the loss of their pregnancies. “Each of these women when brought to...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...McAlester, Okla.: Southeast Pastoral Team (1976-78), Evansville, Ind.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, Deacon Hospital (1978), Ypsilanti, Mich.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, Ypsilanti Regional Psycho Hospital (1978), Ann Arbor, Mich.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, Mott Children’s Hospital (1978-79), Lansing, Mich.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, University of Michigan PSY Hospital (1979), Milan, Mich.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, F.C.I. (1979), Terre Haute, Ind.: Pastoral Associate (Seelyville, Ind.)/Prison Minister, Federal Penitentiary (1979-81), Terre Haute, Ind.: Prison Ministry, Federal Penitentiary/Nursing Assistant, Infirmary (Saint Mary-of-the-Woods) (1981),...
November 26, 2023: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
...the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your...
Daily Prayer for Justice and Mercy
...parole the trustworthy. Awaken the repentance that restores hope. May prisoners’ families persevere in their love. Jesus, heal the victims of crime. They live with the scars. Lift to eternal peace those who die. Grant victims’ families the forgiveness that heals. Give wisdom to lawmakers and to those who judge. Instill prudence and patience in those who guard. Make those in prison ministry bearers of your light, for ALL of us are in need of your mercy. Amen. PNCEA/Prison Ministries...