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Sister Mary Cecile Grojean
...through the night, she commented, “However, after my first tray was delivered, I knew I was still in the land of the living!” In Providence, at their table in the dining room, she and her friends treated meals as a feast of food and joy where others stopped by as though it was a TV station announcing the news of the day. During her recent time in health care, Mary Cecile was always one to get in on the restaurant...
The living and growing Providence Associate relationship in California and beyond
...as they are able: with their prayers, their monetary contributions, their traveling the long distances to participate in our gatherings, and with their outreach, both in California and in Indiana. They live the mission of Providence with their daily lives. In California when we were sick, some of the associates brought us food. Others came to help us with housework, ironing our clothes and doing other tasks we could not handle. April and her husband accompanied us to meet and...
The ever-expanding community of Providence
...community. The ongoing support of our benefactors and friends is indispensable to the accomplishment of important ministries like the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and the Providence Food Pantry. Together we seek to nudge ourselves and the global community to greater love and inclusion. Together we hope to stop the destruction of our fragile planet. Together we will create a more just and hope-filled world. (Originally published in the Summer 2019 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
A community of hope for homeless young adults
...other threats. They need this safe place. Ron, who is spending much of his day at the center, says he’s gotten lots of help here. Help setting up doctor’s appointments and court dates, help getting a license and a Social Security card. Food, clothing, shelter, access to a washer and dryer. Right now Corbin is helping him put in applications to get a job. “I actually like Corbin,” Ron says. “She’s cool, nice, calm, respectful, joyful. She’s not like any...
Leadership Team statement on treatment of immigrant children
The General Council of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, has issued the following statement concerning the treatment of immigrant children at the border between the United States and Mexico: We denounce in the strongest possible terms the unconscionable mistreatment of children on the U.S.-Mexican border while in U.S. custody, and call on our elected leaders to take all measures necessary to provide them with adequate food, shelter, and healthcare – and, most importantly, to reunite them with...
Sister Barbara Reder: on the Eucharist, prayer and parish ministry
...and those that are relaxing and non-violent. Qualities I most admire: honesty and loyalty Favorite hobby: playing golf…when I have time Favorite book: What I am reading at the time Favorite sinner: Peter…always came back to Jesus…just like I can Favorite hero/heroine: Emergency personnel who risk their own lives for others Favorite childhood activity: playing whatever sport was in season Favorite food: Salads and all varieties of fish Favorite pizza topping: pepperoni Favorite course in school: Math and Science vie...
Sister Mary Tomlinson: on telling her son she wanted to be a sister
...Yahweh, my purpose for your prosperity and my purpose not to harm you, my purpose to give you hope with a future in it. When you call upon me and come and pray, I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me wholeheartedly.” Favorite food: any one of my Mother’s hearty meat and potatoes meals; my Mother’s scalloped potatoes. Favorite hobby: crocheting, especially afghans Favorite author: pretty much any writer of mysteries, spy...
Sister Barbara Ann Zeller (formerly Sister Dorothy Jean)
...the first group home for foster children in Floyd County. From there, our sisters went into public housing properties to teach self-sufficiency/GED classes as a way to help residents receive a high school diploma and obtain employment. A food co-op was set up, and classes in parenting were among several taught. When child care became an issue, that need was also met. Once again to quote Barb: “If there is a need to be met, and you can meet it,...
Get to know Sister Joni Luna, SP
...sinner: me, myself and I Favorite hero/heroine: My mother Olga Gallegos Favorite childhood activity: flying kites in the summer while eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and grape koolaid. Favorite food: Most anything edible Favorite pizza topping: cheese Favorite course in school: Athletics/P.E Favorite form of prayer: contemplative walking through nature, meditation with the gospels and community prayer with my Sisters. Favorite recreation: walking with my camera through the woods Favorite sport: volleyball, basketball, football Favorite TV program: ESPN 30/30...
A community based on mutual, abiding love
...healing ministries as nurses and therapists — we even have a therapeutic riding instructor! We also welcome a graphic designer, a human resources professional, a Spanish translator, several involved in the food industry and someone who has been told she makes awesome brownies! As always, the General Officers and I were deeply impressed with the gifts our new candidates bring. AND as we read through your letters of commitment, we were especially touched by the yearning within you for spiritual...
Sister Patricia Fillenwarth (formerly Sister Joseph Monica)
...delight at being Home. She eagerly sought ministry duties and became a driver — taking sisters to appointments in Terre Haute or in Indianapolis. To no one’s surprise, she worked at Providence Food Pantry with her sister, Sister Joseph, as her boss. To her delight, the priest at St. Margaret Mary’s Parish here in Terre Haute sought her out to minister with the Hispanic community of that parish. Because she preached the homily every Sunday, she had yet another opportunity...
Sisters of Providence respond to compelling need for health care
What brought Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions to Indiana? A compelling need — education. Education of children and adults has remained the primary ministry of the Sisters of Providence for most of our history. Less well known though is that, throughout our history, the Sisters of Providence have responded to the compelling need for health care. Providence Health Care Director of Nursing Kim Wright shows off a fall food craft activity with Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer. Moments in...