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A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside
...other needs. Though all this was a real responsibility and sometimes almost overwhelming, I found myself highly energized in doing these corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Experiencing racism During the 1980s and 90s, the years when “white flight” began, I witnessed the struggles of a community of believers, and I also experienced the racism that existed then and still exists today. As “white flight” continued, city services diminished. There were problems with housing, real estate managers, banks red-lining, lack...
Providence Raphael Anthony “Tony”
...Notice the strong resemblance? Tony, Dora and the aunties in the pasture just a few hours after he was born. Providence Theodora (Dora) is Tony’s mother. Jubilee is Tony’s proud Papa! A sweet moment with Tony and Dora. Sullivan, peaking over the door to see what she is missing out on. Iggy visits with Dora for a little company. What’s that mom? Tony and Dora resting together. David Illyes, White Violet Center farm projects coordinator, pays special attention to newborn...
Alpaca Shearing 2020
After a postponement of nearly two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, White Violet Center alpacas finally got sheared on Saturday, June 20. The herd were all quite ready to shed their winter coats. Professional shearers from Alley-Pac Alpaca Shearing out of Fort Collins, CO did an amazing job. Each alpacas was picked up and then gently laid down on the ground where they are strapped down. This ensures the safety of both the animals and humans. It also allows...
Providence in a year of pandemic
...September. Vietnamese Dominican Sister Hang Tran, OP, and Sister Mary Montgomery make fudge in the White Violet Center kitchen to be sold in the Farm Store. Sister Betty Paul in her ministry as northern regional coordinator for the office of faith formation in the Diocese of Charlotte North Carolina. Pictured left, a small group of sisters at the Woods enjoy connecting with other sisters and associates from around the country and around the world via Zoom. Standing from left, Sisters...
Sister Jeanne Knoerle, former college president and Terre Haute community partner, dies Monday
...a White House program hosted by Rosalyn Carter while she was chairperson of the ACCU. She was the founder with Tracy Schier of Woods Associates, a consulting firm to assist not-for-profit agencies with strategies, planning, management and marketing. She also received awards for her creative work with alpaca fiber and worked as a volunteer at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She taught at schools in Indiana, Illinois and Washington, D.C., and she served as a visiting professor...
Familiar faces from near and far: SPs gathered for annual meeting 2014
...Patricia Geis Sister Florence Norton at left and Sister Pam Pauloski during table discussion. Two sisters head back home to Owens Hall after the Sunday evening social. Sister Mary Adrian Jaroch chats with Sister Lisa Stallings during a break. Sisters Diane Mason, at left, and Sister Marilu Covani join their table’s discussion. Sister Mary Roger Madden converses with Robyn Morton, the associate director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. Sister Mary Jo Piccione chats with Sister Sophia Chen. Catching up...
Photos and fun: Sisters of Providence annual meeting 2019
...reflects. Sister Marilyn Ann Kofler, right, speaks with those at her table, including Lorrie Heber, left, director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and member of the Justice Coordinating Commission of the Sisters of Providence. Catching up, from left, Sisters Mary Jeanine Schubert, Susan Dinnin and Peggy Lynch. Sister Dawn welcomes sisters and associates to Monday’s first day of meetings. Sister Rosemary Schmalz speaks with sisters during a social time. Sister Lisa Stallings takes some notes during one of the...
Newsnotes: Sisters of Providence news update winter 2021
...Plan an outdoor visit to the Woods Tours Private, outdoor tours of the White Violet Center farm are now available. Get up close with the alpacas on this 45-minute tour where you’ll learn all about our sustainable farm. Cost is $10 per person. Children three and under are free. Groups should be no more than ten people. Masks are required. For details or to schedule a time and date call 812-535-2933 or email wvctours@spsmw.org. Pilgrimages If your church or group...
Oral History: Sister Gloria Memering looks back on more than 60 years as a Sister of Providence
...charge of parish music. There had been singing in recent months at Mass at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods due to COVID-19, but Sister Gloria says she has enjoyed a Mass that she listens to out of Milwaukee that has music and singing. She loves seeing the students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the interns at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and is hopeful when the pandemic passes they will once again be around. ‘We accept our reality and go on. That’s what...
Breaking boundaries as Providence people
...just share of Earth’s resources. Living simply means so much more now than ever before. Pope Francis calls all of us to recognize the climate emergency and to act collaboratively so that all creation may thrive. Our White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, our engaging in the global Laudato Si Action Platform and the advocacy by some of our members to block underground carbon dioxide injection wells in our surrounding community are but a few examples of how we use our...
Sisters eating local food
...oil. Deborah Heffernan is the director of Food Services. She said the Food Services staff, which consists of about 35 full-time and part-time employees, serves an average of 320 meals at lunchtime alone each weekday. The gardens at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, where much of the delicious produce is grown, are managed and cared for by the staff members and volunteers at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Deborah shares her menus with the organic/biodynamic gardener,...
Care of Earth in everyday life: Sisters Ellen Cunningham and Rosemary Nudd
...to buy local, seasonal, organic produce when we can,” Sister Ellen said. “Of course, we get rather little in the summer due to CSA, which we love.” Community Supported Agriculture programs exist all over the United States. Shareholders buy in at the beginning of the season (some are year-round and others are only summer) and pick up their fresh vegetables and value added products on scheduled days. Sisters Ellen and Rosemary belong to the CSA at White Violet Center for...