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Practical ways to make a difference
...water, it is cause for a big celebration. “We need to be able to use what we have in such a way that other people can enjoy what we have. I think it’s a [responsibility] to be able to save water and not to waste it,” said Sister Florence. One step at a time Just what is sustainability to Sister Evelyn Ovalles? “I think it’s an attitude of enoughness. OK, this is what I have; do I need more? At...
Being ‘Stickered’
...have a special message on the back of a label; my label last Saturday was the word ‘GORGEOUS,’ so I looked out at the autumn colored trees and whispered: ‘You are gorgeous; thank you for being you.’” On the opposite end of the question is Sister Janice Smith, “NO! I don’t look forward to being stickered. I am always so afraid that I will forget to go get them that it generally is another stressor to me. But it does help...
White Violet Center earns ‘Real Organic Project’ designation
...of enforcement of some vital USDA Organic standards to protect soil health and animal welfare, organic farmers rallied together to fight to protect the integrity of the organic label. This is what originally motivated WVC Farm Manager John-Michael Elmore to apply for this certification. “We (WVC) are already certified organic, so this became an extension of that. USDA organic certification is getting manipulated by large agri-businesses, and doesn’t fully represent the original intent of the organic movement,” John-Michael said. “While it’s still an important regulatory standard,...
Sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: planting seeds of hope in a new generation
...administrators reviewed course evaluations while revitalizing the general studies curriculum, they came upon a direction. In feedback they heard from the students that they wanted to learn more about the history of the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. They asked for more interaction with Sisters of Providence on campus. They also desired to learn more about the spirituality of Providence and the sisters’ emphasis on sustainability, social justice, eco-justice and women’s issues. Bring in the sisters In fall...
Season of Creation 2022: Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
...with the power of God as we consciously become immersed in the healing of Earth and intentionally enter into our vocation to be co-creators. During our 2022 Annual Meeting, the Sisters of Providence and our wider Providence Community publicly committed to join the worldwide Catholic community in responding to Pope Francis’ appeal to participate in a seven-year journey toward sustainability and integral ecology by developing a Laudato Si’ Action Platform Plan. Through participation in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, we...
White Violet Center: Meet the new 2020 fall intern cohort
...interests stem from a desire to capture and appreciate God’s creation. In art I hope to hone my skills because I think art is a glorification of God’s beauty in nature. In architecture, I’m interested in the innovation of building while maintaining environmental sustainability and how those two can work in conjunction. I believe this internship could provide me with opportunities to heighten both interests, not only because of the service orientation and Catholic identity of White Violet Center, but...
A Queen’s Perspective: The ‘Daily Life’ of our Alpacas
...shenanigans from these two rambunctious males, Pax and Andre. The staff know I will keep them in line until they are old enough to join their fellow males to the north near the territories of St. Joseph’s Lake. At that time I, with perhaps some help from the staff, will have trained them to be productive, young ambassadors of sustainability. And that’s me breaking up the shenanigans of our young’uns Pax and Andre. It’s a good thing I’m there to...
‘It was 20 years ago today …’
...on the semester, in the past,” Jeff said. Ken Reed-Bouley, the current director of the center at the private Jesuit university, said the relationship between WVC and Creighton began after he saw published information regarding WVC and the Sisters of Providence. “We were attracted to the combination of faith, justice, and environmental sustainability WVC and the Sisters of Providence offered,” Ken said. “The sisters were welcoming and hospitable from the beginning in sharing their space and expertise.” “It’s wonderful to...
White Violet Center teaming with ISU for month-long Earth Day Celebration
For 23 years, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have conducted the annual Earth Day Celebration on the campus at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as a call to action to all members of the community. And for the past 19 years, the Office of Sustainability at Indiana State University (ISU) has offered Earth Day Celebrations as well. This year, WVC has teamed with ISU’s Office of Sustainability with the hope of...
Climate Crisis Task Force offers August Care for Creation Actions
...the week of August 17-23 The Sisters of Providence and wider Providence Community, publicly committed to join the worldwide Catholic community by responding to Pope Francis’ appeal to participate in a seven-year journey toward sustainability and integral ecology by developing a Laudato Si’ Action Platform Plan. The action platform named seven goals, including: Response to the cry of the Earth, Response to the cry of the Poor, Ecological Economics, Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyle, Ecological Education, Ecological Spirituality and Community Resilience...
Cherishing creation
...foundress, was there any other choice but for the Sisters of Providence to establish a center for eco-justice? White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, begun in 1996, also seeks to foster right relationship with all creation through advocacy, educational programming, spiritual growth experiences and ecological activities, such as organic gardening and management of alpacas. White Violet Center seeks to serve as a model of sustainability — economically, socially, spiritually and environmentally. Perhaps most importantly, the center’s vision is rooted in an...
From foodie to environmentalist
...and women religious, and folks who just pull in off the road. It’s wonderful!” Lorrie has been involved in sustainable living projects in the Terre Haute area for several years. She is the president of Our Green Valley Alliance for Sustainability. The members of this grassroots non-profit organization work to advance environmental sustainability in the Wabash Valley and beyond. She is also a board member and marketing director for Terre Foods Cooperative Market, working with many others for the development...