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Sister Mary (Mary Agatha) Carlton
...Officially Sister Mary was the volunteer coordinator and in that position interviewed volunteers and supervised their orientation. In addition, according to Sister Pat, Sister Mary assisted with the taking in and labeling of medications, restocking examination rooms, picking up supplies, cleaning the clinic and doing fund raisers. Sister Pat attributes their many returning clients to Sister Mary’s influence. Ever the gracious and generous woman, she did indeed ‘heal the oppressed,’” shared Sister Mary Roger. “Over the last five years, Sister...
Election and inauguration reflections
...father and a true American mother. The latter was white. Thus Obama is a black/white president, and African/American geographically. If “campaigning” means talking strongly about why I intended to vote for Barack Obama, then yes, I campaigned. I did work one day for the voters of Terre Haute and visited many homes to ask people to vote the Democratic ballot. Sister Alma Louise Mescher I have been involved in the struggles of the black people since 1965, so this is...
Can we talk about racism?
...in structures and systems that have disadvantaged the black citizens of our beloved country, making their lives difficult, painful, fear-filled. At every stage of my awakening to my privileged status, I have felt a deep but vague discomfort bordering on guilt. Taking a difficult look In the book “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism,” author Robin DiAngelo writes that racism is not only found in those individuals who openly proclaim white supremacist beliefs...
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
...Deprato Company in their studios in Pietrasanta, Italy, was carved entirely from one block of flawless white Carrara marble from base to cross, and weighed 8,000 pounds. “Although the chapel was a small one, it was uniquely suited to its purpose: that of private prayer before the Blessed Sacrament exposed upon the altar. The body of the chapel was simple and harmonious so as to avoid distracting the worshiper’s attention.” Saint Mother Theodore Guerin had a great devotion to the...
Alpaca shearing workshop April 30
...techniques. This will be a hands-on event, so be sure to dress appropriately for the job and weather. Shearer: Tracy Wilson, White Violet Farm Alpacas manager Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $50. Lunch is included. Please register before April 20 by contacting Robyn Morton at 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org. (No refunds will be given after April 15.) Candace vacuums the fiber before it is sheared. White Violet Farm Alpacas is located at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, five miles northwest of downtown...
Earth as home
...National Catholic Rural Life Conference. One of the most obvious ways they invite others to join with them in moving toward their goal of providing hope and healing for Earth is participating in their ministry, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. WVC is a place where Earth is honored, animals are respected, natural garden items are offered to the local community and education and sharing knowledge is valued. All ages explore WVC through tours; retreats; individualized sabbatical,...
I unite with all my sisters and all who share the charism of Providence …
Last year on Spring Break I was at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods overseeing a group of students on a volunteer trip. I was wearing overalls every day, trudging through the rain, sorting clothes at the thrift store, cleaning Providence Food Pantry with Sister Joseph, planting seeds with Candace, and eating lunch with my sisters. My heart is full of longing for the smell of fresh soil, the feel of the dirt, and — most importantly...
New alpaca cria: Providence Sullivan
Providence Sullivan with her mother, Providence Cecelia Bailly, about 15 minutes after the birth. Tracy Wilson, of Aris Farm, dries off the new cria with a towel. It’s a girl! The Sisters of Providence welcomed a new alpaca cria on Wednesday! Providence Sullivan, born around 11 a.m. weighing 20 pounds 8 ounces, is named in honor of Sister Ann Sullivan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. Sister Ann is the founding director...
A tangible reminder of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...and their encounters with the Sisters of Providence. Linden Leaf Gifts merchandise will reflect the values held by the Sisters of Providence, namely, justice, non-violence, the role of women in society, contemporary spirituality, and the care of all creation.” The statement continues: “Linden Leaf Gifts features contemporary spirituality books, art work, music, fair trade items, cards, alpaca products, White Violet Center products, Our Lady of Providence and Saint Mother Theodore Guerin religious items, and items hand made by the Sisters...
Holy and profane
...of the interns at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, and his friend Tony, who was visiting. Through this conversation, I realized how closely my interaction with my uncles relates to the mission of the White Violet Center to promote health and healing for all creation. Eco-spirituality rests on the idea that all creation is holy. A theological or philosophical outlook that separates the holy from the profane gives us license to abuse the “profane.” Ezra, Tony and I had...
What did you do today?
Dear friends: “What did you do today?” The next time you are asked this question, share that you helped provide a place of spiritual direction, healing and hope for more than 15,000 visitors, program participants, and pilgrims. Candace Minster, White Violet Center garden manager, talks with a customer at the Terre Haute Downtown Farmers’ Market. Tell them you helped develop sustainable means of farming by helping to expand and enhance the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. You helped care for...
Honoring Foundation Day
...Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and America’s eighth saint. Festivities will begin with a prayer service followed by a day of students, faculty, staff and alumni taking part in the day of service projects, ranging from grounds keeping and gardening to many more. During the day of service, students will also participate in activities with the sisters. “We have students who will be working with the alpacas and doing some landscaping projects at White Violet...