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Justice
...Eco-Justice Since 1996, the Center teaches, inspires, and cares for all creation. Learn more about White Violet Center Social Justice There is power in numbers — a group can effect change more than one person can. See our justice priorities “Provident God, aware of our own brokeness, we ask the gift of courage…” – from the Sisters of Providence Litany of Nonviolence Read the prayer Recent stories Sisters of Providence to host Come and See Fall 2026 Retreat Jason Moon...
Frequently Asked Questions
...of Providence, see the Become a Sister section of our website. How can I get more involved with the Sisters of Providence? There are many ways that you can be in relationship with the Congregation. You can become a volunteer at one of our ministries or intern for a period of time at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. You can attend one or more events sponsored by the Sisters of Providence. Women and men of all faith traditions can walk...
Alpaca Yoga
May 24 at 10:45 am – 12:00 pm EDT White Violet Farm Alpacas barn Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website Sisters of Providence $5 – $15 Join the staff of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and others as they host the upcoming Alpaca Yoga, scheduled to take place from 11 a.m.-noon, on Sunday, May 24, Sunday, June 28, Sunday, July 26,...
History Timeline 1966–Today
...the 1980s and ’90s, sisters start several new programs to provide low-income housing, elder care and services for families who need help. Learn more about our social services ministry 1992 Mother Theodore Guerin declared Venerable as first step toward canonization Hope and healing for Earth In the 1980s the sisters begin a recycling program at Saint Mary’s. They also work with local and federal groups to make sure their forests are healthy. In 1995, the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice...
Our Alpacas
Earth-friendly livestock White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) is a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana (near Terre Haute). This nonprofit is helping support programs of ecological justice education, organic agriculture and fiber education. From WVC you will learn all you need to know about using your fiber and get alpacas with quality bloodlines. Volunteer with us to learn hands-on the ins and outs of alpaca farming. To schedule your personal farm visit today, call or...
Booch ‘n’ Blooms
July 18 at 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm EDT White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 812-535-2932 View Location Website Candace Minster Tara Elmore 812-535-2946 View Facilitator Website wvc@spsmw.org $65 Enjoy the beauty of our flower field and learn how to make a floral arrangement while sipping on specialty kombucha from Ferm Fresh as White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, hosts “Booch ‘n’ Blooms!”...
Farm Store at White Violet Center
...our certified organic farm … but we also have handmade alpaca products made with yarn and fiber from our herd. We also feature items from local producers and eco-friendly companies. Location White Violet Center 1 Sisters of Providence St. Mary of the Woods, IN 47876 812-535-2936 Hours Sunday: closed Monday-Friday: 12–5 pm Saturday: 10am-3pm Get in touch Use this form to contact White Violet Center or you can contact the Farm Store directly at 812-535-2936. Fill out my online form....
Oral history: Sister Ann Sullivan
...new eco-justice adventure. “On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed watchmen; all day and all night they will never keep silent.” Isaiah 62:6 A new ministry is born Sister Ann Sullivan, founder of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice A farm kid. Sister Ann Sullivan had seen the warning. She knew at an early age that the land was sacred and had to be cared for. And she was observant. From the age of six, seven, eight … she was...
Meet some newer members
...Sept. 7, 2016; Age 28 Education and work prior to entering: bachelor’s degree in sociology from Xavier University; worked in farm-based education, nonprofit management, nannying, entrepreneurship and publishing (web content development) Education/ministries since joining: Living in formation community, volunteer ministry in Sisters of Providence Mission Advancement office and as an activities volunteer at Providence Health Care, volunteer at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, teaching sociology and religion at a Catholic high school. Currently a community organizer at NETWORK Catholic social justice...
Organic gardening, alpaca and fiber arts internships
Transform yourself and transform the world at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, near Terre Haute. At White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, you’ll find 320 acres of forestland, a 5-acre organic garden, a 2-acre orchard, berries, about 150 laying chickens, and a herd of about 40 alpacas. It’s all very hands-on. Expect to work outdoors for hours at a time planting, harvesting and weeding in the certified organic garden and...
Baking Sourdough Bread (Waitlist only)
March 19 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 812-535-2932 View Location Website Candace Minster White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website $50 The class, which is scheduled for February, is so popular that we added a second one! Sourdough breads are a delicious, nutritional treasure and are easier to make than you may think. Let Candace, our resident bread-baker, walk you through the process....
Living Laudato Si’ at the Woods
...USDA certified organic garden, a Farm Store and peaceful nature trails winding through the grounds. Beyond the farm itself, White Violet Center offers workshops, cooking classes, internships and volunteer opportunities that encourage sustainable living and ecological awareness. During this Laudato Si’ Week, you are invited to become part of that mission by volunteering at the White Violet Center this spring and summer. The farm is bustling with activity and many hands are needed to help care for the land and...