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Sister Mary Alice (Joseph Gertrude) Zander
...adopted daughter,” shared Sister Pat. Sister Mary Alice began teaching in 1967 at Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago. Two years later she ministered as the coordinator of religious education at Our Lady of Mercy Parish and taught at St. Andrew, Chicago. From 1972 to 1978, Sister Mary Alice served as the coordinator of parish religious education at St. Bernadette, Evergreen Park, Ill. She then became director of religious education at St. Fabian Church, Bridgeview, Ill. From 1982 to 1986, she...
History Timeline 1966–Today
...half of the 20th century, the sisters have to close many of their schools or let others take charge of them. The sisters still find ways to follow their calls to teach. Sisters minister in tutoring, long-distance education, GED classes and more. They work with people of all ages, from small children to adults. The Sisters of Providence sponsored other schools and institutions. Learn more about our ministry in education 1974 President Richard Nixon forced to resign Sister of Providence...
Marywood High School, California
...not much interested in my education, but the Sisters of Providence most certainly were. All of the faculty expected the best from us and the standards we were expected to meet were a stretch but with the help of the faculty and administration, we mostly met them. I must say that I am particularly grateful for the intellectual curiosity that was encouraged and which helped me to yearn for further education. My parents discouraged me from college, telling me that...
Immaculata, Washington, D.C.
...not sure where, in the South, I believe. She gave us a 3-4 page handout of 7 categories, I think, of recommendations for reading that she said would provide an education even if one didn’t attend college. I remember her saying that if we read one book from each category each year we would have a well rounded education. I saved it for years, but loaned it to one of our classmates. At some point, it was lost in the...
History Timeline 1840-1926
...external school established in Jasper, Indiana 1843 Mother Theodore arranges a celebration of Forty Hours. It is the first recorded in the United States. 1843 Mother Theodore and Sister Mary Cecilia Bailly travel to France to solicit aid. 1846 Academy incorporated. It is the first Catholic institution of higher education for women in Indiana. 1848 Congregation receives official deeds to the grounds. North view of Providence as it existed June 10, 1847 Making a home at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods When Mother...
Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate
...the opportunity presents itself. She stays busy. What advice would Sister Joann Quinkert offer to someone considering a religious vocation? “Pray to your God and thank God for the inspiration, thank God for the call. Be sure as much as you can that God is calling you. You will have the opportunity to study and learn about community, learn about religious life. Thank God for the call. Come and see.” Holy change Sister Joann with a statue of Saint Mother...
The Philosophy of Fair Trade
...challenge facing the world” with poverty and economic justice following at 44 percent. However, with fair trade, everyone benefits. If you regularly shop at grocery stores, check out the produce aisles by looking for the fair trade label on items such as avocados, bananas, chocolate/cocoa, coffee, and tea. Fair trade is not limited to agricultural products. You should think about fair trade every time you shop. “Visibility of Fairtrade products has increased since 2021 for nearly all major product categories...
Witness
...and for all. Speaking Out The Bishops of Indiana, along with numerous other Bishops, have spoken out against the death penalty. As have religious communities across the country, including my own, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. My faith and the teachings of our Church compel me to say “No!” to the death penalty and to work to abolish it. Pope Francis, in 2017, approved the following revision to paragraph 2267 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church:...
WVC adds ‘Real Organic Project’ certification
...protect the integrity of the organic label. Organic farming has always been based on “feed the soil, not the plant.” Young plants inside the greenhouse. Real organic farming relies on the microbial activity of the soil to slowly release nutrients to the plant. In recent years, many organic farmers have grown distraught over USDA decisions that have negated this fundamental truth, even though growing in soil is original to the USDA Organic standards. Further, rules have been overlooked regarding the...
Everything is Connected – Our Consumption
...plastic particles themselves and the chemicals used in their manufacture. What Needs to Change? We need to move beyond consume-and-throwaway systems toward circular approaches that work within ecological limits. This means reusing, recycling and sharing materials and products. Governments must do more to make companies accountable for the impacts of their activities and supply chains. They also need to help consumers make sustainable choices, for example, through targeted taxation and requirements for clearer labeling on goods. Households and firms should...
June 2, 2024: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
...union of King David’s great-grandparents (and ancestors to Jesus) illustrates not only God’s love for each person but how that love is to be shared by all, especially those who are labeled “other”. Throughout the Old Testament, one of the most common consequences for the ancient people straying from the will of God was famine in the land — a lack of grain and grapes. Paul was the apostle who wrote the first scriptural eucharistic institution narrative and made clear...
The Injustice and Dehumanization of Experiencing Homelessness
...Can you spend a few minutes reflecting on your implicit (unconscious) and explicit (conscious) bias? Then think about expressions such as “Gee, I look like I’m a homeless person.” When examining your own biases and the social narratives you have heard, do you say, “They are experiencing homelessness?” or do you label them by saying “they are homeless?” If you spoke about homelessness to a friend or acquaintance, what would you be able to share with them after reading this?...