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...women and men of faith ages 18 and older who walk with the Sisters of Providence. In their everyday lives, associates bring forth the sisters’ mission of working to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. Sister Mary Montgomery working with interns White Violet Center for Eco-Justice staff welcomed Sister Mary Montgomery, SP, as the new internship program coordinator in June. Interns do manual farm labor that helps them understand what it takes to...
The bond of friendship leads to lives as sisters
...Worker House in Indianapolis. Tracey had finished an internship with White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, and had decided to enter the Congregation. While completing the SP entrance process, Tracey found full-time ministry work with the Indy Hunger Network, which helps all people gain access to nutritious food. Tracey rented a room down the street from the Catholic Worker House and asked to join the residents Wednesday nights for dinner. This is where she...
HOPE summer 2018 — Growing into our future
...and interns: becoming a little bit of each other “There’s no way either one of us could go without being touched by the other after we’ve come in contact,” Sister Ruth explained. “We become a little bit them and they become a little bit us.” What is White Violet Center all about? “We understand Providence as God’s care for all of creation. And, so, this loving, Provident God set forth into motion this web of life. And we’re called to...
Volunteering can be addictive – cleaning statues in Providence Park
...SP, Virginia Cheij (intern from the White Violet Center), Nancy Payonk, SMWC alum ’81 (my sister-in-law), Janet Payonk, mother of a current SMWC student (another sister-in-law, but not an alum) Richard Payonk, husband of an alum (me!) and father of a current SMWC student (our daughter graduated in May!), Jill Webb and her daughter Jia (Jill used to work in Linden Leaf Gift Shop and her daughter is my former student — that’s how I managed to recruit them as...
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...by Providence Health Care; alpaca fiber demos including felting, spinning, weaving and knitting; and children’s activities such as an alpaca photo booth. All activities are free and will take place at various locations at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. If you would like more information on this and other great events at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, go to Events.SistersofProvidence.org. Celebrating three Sisters of Providence ministries It is with deep gratitude and sadness that we say good-bye...
Held in the palm of God’s hand
...a master’s degree in pastoral studies and Clinical Pastoral Experience. This benefited me greatly as I ministered among God’s family in my second career of 26 years in parish ministry. Parish ministry took me to Fort Wayne, Indiana; St. Louis, Missouri and Jasper, Indiana. Sister Betty Koressel, center and Sister Charles Van Hoy, right, enjoy a visit from the alpacas led by a White Violet Center for Eco-Justice intern. Every place I went, I enjoyed community life, praying, playing, cooking,...
Sister Mary Cecile Grojean
...trips, with Olive Garden’s eggplant parmesan a coveted specialty. She could always count on her friend Ruth to spark up the in-between days with peanut butter and salsa treats from the White Violet Farm Store. Long-term life in health care is difficult, but Mary Cecile was one to try to make things pleasant for those around her, especially sharing a laugh with her caregivers, who truly became her friends. Her band member, Sister Jackie Hoffman, mentioned to me that on...
Saint Mother Theodore: The real woman behind the image
Artwork by Casey Kellum I find this image of Mother Theodore very compelling. Because it hangs in my work space, I see it often. For me the image conveys an entirely different way to know Mother Theodore. This isn’t the iconic formal portrait of Mother Theodore. It is not the grey, grainy daguerreotype giving us the most accurate way she looked. It is not the free flowing Mother Theodore surrounded by tiny white violets. This isn’t the Mother Theodore the...
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.)...
Sharing joy and togetherness: Providence Associate annual meeting 2019
...Terri Grasso and Providence Associate Diann Neu. Sisters and associates enjoy table discussion during Monday’s meeting. Intense table conversation. From left, Sister Deborah Campbell, Providence Associate Kim Knoblock and Sister Teresa Costello. Sister Terri Grasso volunteers in the White Violet Center gardens during the Providence Associate volunteer times Friday morning. Sisters and Associates social time can be family time for the Horans. Sister Tracey Horan and her dad, Providence Associate Joe Horan. Providence Associate Ursula Penrose listens at her table....
Father Ray: inspired by Sisters of Providence work for justice and care for those in need
...the sisters and their diverse ministries caring for all people and our environment. He is inspired by the Congregation’s focus on justice and providing care for those in need, and is particularly interested in the work of the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. “The sisters’ love of the Earth and sharing this love helps make a difference for our homes and communities,” he shared. Like many, he also loves the alpacas and the many visitors they bring to the Woods....
Spiritual companions in the Woods: Providence Associate candidate orientation 2019
...and talk. Candidate Ana Gonzalez with Sister Carol Nolan Former White Violet Center for Eco-Justice intern and now Providence Associate Candidate Liv Charlton and her sister companion make their way to visit the Farm Store. Candidate and Sister companion connect in the Woods Candidate David Hudgens and his sister companion Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara pray during the blessing Sister Marsha Speth and her candidate companion Mary Gemma get to know each other during a walk in the Woods. Providence Associate...