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Sister Jessica Vitente enters the novitiate
...her desire to enter the novitiate as Sister Dawn and her postulant director Sister Marsha Speth stand by in support Sister Carol Nolan joins the prayer service Sister Dawn blesses the new novice’s white cross held by Sister Marsha Speth that Jessica will receive Sister Dawn gives Sister Jessica her new novice’s cross. Sister Dawn hugs and congratulates Sister Jessica. Sister Dawn presents the new novice sister, Sister Jessica Vitente, to the Congregation. Her new novice director, Sister Janice Smith,...
Sister Jessica Vitente enters novitiate with Sisters of Providence
...come.” And with that, Jessica Vitente came forward to be given the novice’s white cross symbol of the Sisters of Providence and with, the title Sister. Sister Jessica had officially entered the Congregation’s novitiate to the applause of those who attended the ceremony in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. (Click here for a photo album of the ceremony). “When I hear Sister Jessica, it surely rings differently in my ear,” Sister Jessica said recently. “I am still adjusting and...
Sister Mary Jo Piccione honored by Diocese
...themselves by providing compassionate and dedicated spiritual care to the dying. She received the award at the celebration of the Diocese of San Bernardino’s White Mass Awards Reception on Oct. 13, 2019, with Bishop Gerald Barnes celebrating the Mass and presenting the awards to the nominated. “Bishop Gerald Barnes is our compassionate spiritual leader,” Sister Mary Jo said. “God has surrounded me in a very special way with a loving family, friends and Community of the Sisters of Providence.” As...
Sister Mary Maxine Teipen
...as treasurer, she organized a state-wide association of religious treasurers, saying that it was obvious that, because older members were living longer, the lowness of the salaries the sisters received was heading them toward bankruptcy. She wrote that during this time, she “helped sell off some of our schools to ward off bankruptcy – got white hair in the process.” In 1970, she was elected provincial of St. Gabriel Province. She is remembered for her sound insight and her ability...
A lifetime of meeting needs around the world and in our own backyard: Sister Patty Fillenwarth
On a picnic in Arequipa, Peru, in the early 1970s. Sister Patty Fillenwarth at right. Pictured front Father John Foley, SJ., back left to right, Sisters Florence Norton and Betty Smigla, Michael O’Malley (Peace Corps) Editor’s note: Sister Patty Fillenwarth died Jan. 7, 2020 at the age of 79. She is greatly missed. When Patty Fillenwarth (formerly Sister Joseph Monica) was in fifth grade, the missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa — the White Sisters — visited her classroom...
Providence Associates: addressing the needs in our backyards
...now, like a movie changing from color to black and white, Washington D.C. is being sapped of life. Or, more to the point, of care for people’s lives and livelihoods. Between the infighting and the impeachment inquiries, the derision and division, nothing is getting done. I’m a political speechwriter, and I believe in the power of words to change the world. Through my work writing remarks for leaders in Washington D.C. and on the campaign trail, I’m trying to help...
A reflection for Memorial Day 2020
...was sometimes the only relief the troops had. Some wounds were repairable and the warriors were sent back to duty. A Marine admitted for a gunshot or shrapnel wound, seeing his bunk for the first time, elicited pure joy at discovering cool, clean white sheets, a mattress, and a hot shower. Surgeons made daily rounds to check on patient progress, anticipating the patient would be near or in the bed. Not so! Many a time, a corpsman went to the...
Exploring religious life today: one discerner’s story
...to see people face to face and Sister Dina Bato was the first Sister of Providence I met in person. The first thing I noticed was she reminded me of how I dress, casual and comfy. I appreciated her honesty to my questions regarding diversity and white privilege in religious life now and in the future, which is something I am passionate about. Her experience in ministry as a sister in formation for many years and being a spiritual director...
Those who cannot remember the past…
...with fireworks, parades, concerts, picnics and barbecues. You’ll also likely see decorations in red, white, and blue. History But what happened that the 13 original U.S. colonies sought and fought for independence? Author and journalist Patrick J. Kiger notes seven events that led to the American Revolution: The Stamp Act (March 1765); The Townshend Acts (June-July 1767); The Boston Massacre (March 1770); The Boston Tea Party (December 1773); The Coercive Acts (March-June 1774); Lexington and Concord (April 1775), beginning the...
Ministering on Death Row
...reflection, watch a video and then conduct a discussion. “Most of them were there because of white-collar crimes,” Sister Betty said. “Most of them in the group were not Catholics, but we sang a lot of songs. We sisters got to learn many, many songs we did not know before, but we joined them.” During his time as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Cardinal Joseph Tobin, shown here speaking with Sister Betty Donoghue, also ministered with Dustin Lee Honken....
Saying yes to poverty, chastity and obedience
...be honest and accountable, challenging me to be responsive when another calls me in — especially when I have made a mistake — and reminds me of the values and commitments I have made. My chosen path I choose this as my path. And as long as Earth suffers from the diseases of overconsumption, exploitation and disregard. As long as my siblings cry out to be seen and the diseases of colonialism, white supremacy and racism continue to oppress, exclude...
Poem: Nature abounds
(This poem was inspired by a summer trip to the arboretum.) The Flowers. Brilliant purples, soft lavenders, burnt oranges, dazzling reds. Fragrant all. Silver leaves, bright peach trumpets, snowballs ever so white. Flowers. So many, some pointed to the sky so straight, some leaning into the sun. Clustered so close, yet each flourishes. Bees pollinating, hummingbirds finding sweet nectar, dragonflies perched atop leaves. God’s splendor everywhere. The Shrubs and Plants. Square and round, high and low—prickly all. The greens to...