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Defining Independence on Independence Day
...about? The very words of the Declaration of Independence seem a thoughtful document sent to the King of England providing the rationale for the Colonies declaring their independence from the English government. The document clearly states the case for this declaration by considering these three questions and responses: Independence from? Being released from the oppressive religious, political and economic ties with Britain. Independence for? Basing all decisions on the conviction that “all … are created equal, that they are endowed...
Nine days of prayer with Mary, Queen of the Home
...the Church, pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, our bishops and all other clergy, religious, the laity and for vocations to the priesthood or religious life. After each daily intention , pray the Novena Prayer: Remember, O most faithful Lady of Providence, that you have been given to us by your Son to be our mother. We entrust to you our labors; bless them. We commend to you our needs; supply them. Show for us the same concern you manifested...
Sister Laura Parker
...been an older cousin. “When she was in her teens, she decided she was going into nursing. She had her degree, but then she decided she was going to be a sister. I don’t remember the community that she joined. She stayed probably three years before she left. It seemed like my life, in some way, was patterned after hers,” Sister Laura said. Sister Laura carried that call to religious life with her for many years, through a courtship, marriage,...
Hope and healing for Earth: Earth Day 2012
...can remember with thanks those whose commitment and insight have brought the day to prominence and the needs of Earth into the forefront of religious, social, political and economic consciousness. Perhaps, as we celebrate Earth Day 2012, we can individually or as a family or as a religious congregation or a faith community continue to commit ourselves to “hope and healing for Earth.” No act is too small; no prayer will go unheard by the God of Providence, in whom...
Sister Barbara Sheehan
...the way for the next. I have ministered as a secondary dean of girls and teacher, a medical technologist and pathology administrator, a medical center chaplain and CPE supervisor. I am now ministering as executive director and CPE supervisor in Urban CPE Consortium, Inc. in Chicago where I train persons for urban ministry among and with the most marginalized. I also minister as a spiritual companion. My encounters in this ministry are with persons of diverse religious faiths, diverse cultural...
Music, nature, environmental justice all part of young Providence Associate’s call
...youth groups and congregations. My parents were both English teachers, so reading and education in general were always of the utmost importance. More specifically, I was indirectly taught to ask questions and allow space for people to share opinions that contrasted from my own. They inspired me to be introspective at an early age, with my posing questions to myself such as “Why do I feel discomfort on this topic?” I have an older brother, Nathan, who was introspective like...
Sister Marceline Mattingly: oral history
Sister Marceline poses for her 1933 graduation photo for St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis. This is part of Religious Life through the Generations, a series of features illustrating what has motivated women from different generations to enter religious life and how their concepts of the vows were similar or different. This project examined the spiritual lives of three women and how this aspect of their lives has evolved through the years. Sister Marceline Mattingly, Civic or G.I. Generation (1901-1931) Click on...
Sister Marilyn Herber: oral history
Sister Marilyn as a toddler in Fort Wayne, Ind. This is part of Religious Life through the Generations, a series of features illustrating what has motivated women from different generations to enter religious life and how their concepts of the vows were similar or different. This project examined the spiritual lives of three women and how this aspect of their lives has evolved through the years. Sister Marilyn Herber (formerly Sister Vincent Marie), Adaptive or Mediating Generation (1932-1944) Click on...
Sister Norene Wu: oral history
Sister Norene is pictured as a kindergarten graduate in 1963. This is part of Religious Life through the Generations, a series of features illustrating what has motivated women from different generations to enter religious life and how their concepts of the vows were similar or different. This project examined the spiritual lives of three women and how this aspect of their lives has evolved through the years. Sister Norene Wu, Boomer Generation (1945-1963) Click on the following audio clips to...
Entrance book digitally preserved
...of the women who came after this initial group begins. It starts with Sister Louis Gonzaga’s entrance on Nov. 9, 1840. Born in Baltimore, her birth name was Marie Doyle. She was sent home Feb. 4, 1842. The first entrance book concludes with number 3,306 — Sister Evelyn Theresa — on page 300. Her birth name was Catherine Hickey and she was born Oct. 3, 1918, in Chicago. The entries not only include the woman’s religious name, but, in most...
Get to know Sister Joni Luna, SP
https://youtu.be/mJURPmnYSuY Sister Joni shares her story of finding what was missing in her life and how that led her to the Sisters of Providence. https://youtu.be/ookjqCblAjs Sister Joni shares some advice for other women considering becoming a Catholic religious sister https://youtu.be/_hmE3EQabGM Sister Joni shares her discussion with a spiritual advisor about what kind of a difference becoming a Catholic woman religious would have in her life. https://youtu.be/F_vyBj53sJg Sister Joni shares what to expect in the first few years of formation toward...
Making sense of the present moment
...began to feel a call to explore religious life. After a series of conversations with an SP friend who had also been a college advisor, she decided to apply. “I had always felt a resonance with the Sisters of Providence life and mission and was impressed by their visible commitment to love, mercy and justice.” She decided to “give it six months and see what happened.” The rest is history. In developing her own understanding of Providence spirituality, Sister Cathy...