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White Violet Center: Meet the new 2020 fall intern cohort
Margaret, Rose, Sister Mary, Mary, Madeline and Libby A popular refrain within the Community of Providence is “Sacred Creation” by Rufino Zaragoza, OFM. “Sacred the land, sacred the water, sacred the sky, holy and true. Sacred all life, sacred each other; all reflect God who is good.” We at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice experience these blessings day by day and season by season. We Sisters of Providence and White Violet Center staff give thanks for the blessings of our...
Ann Sullivan
...Currently, she ministers in prayer and health care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to that, she ministered as a counselor and consultant, in addition to ministering as a Retreat and Workshop facilitator. Sister Ann has primarily ministered in education but she also directed a mental health center. She has a doctorate of ministry in pastoral counseling and teaches gerontology, theology and psychology. Sister Ann taught at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and was also the first director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice....
Season of Creation 2022: Eco-Spirituality
...relationship within Earth community. Videos and Documentaries A three-minute meditation from the Sisters of Mercy 60 Eco-Conscious Documentaries to Honor Mother Earth Articles “Love For God And Earth: Eco-spirituality In The Theologies of Sallie McFague And Leonardo Boff” Eco-Spirituality: A Foundation for Ecological Justice An Ecological Spirituality Embracing the Challenge of Franciscan Eco-Spirituality in the Age of Pope Francis An Interview with Sister Miriam Therese MacGillis at Genesis Farm Books Book List by Terri Mackenzie, RSHJM (Terri has inspiring CD’s...
The cat’s meow
...two people present, she’s off.” Sister Donna Butler has been lucky to enjoy some rare encounters with Hazel as of late, and so was I, when I first visited White Violet Center to take photos of the cats. Visitors to the center are usually surprised to see Sage and enjoy lavishing attention on her. Several sisters also enjoy the company of the cats, and regularly visit the center to get a dose of cat therapy. Life at White Violet Center,...
Cherishing creation
...foundress, was there any other choice but for the Sisters of Providence to establish a center for eco-justice? White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, begun in 1996, also seeks to foster right relationship with all creation through advocacy, educational programming, spiritual growth experiences and ecological activities, such as organic gardening and management of alpacas. White Violet Center seeks to serve as a model of sustainability — economically, socially, spiritually and environmentally. Perhaps most importantly, the center’s vision is rooted in an...
Photos! Providence Associate retreat 2017
...of the breakout sessions. Sister Jody O’Neil visits with Providence Associates in her art studio at Saint Mary-of-Woods as one of the Saturday breakout sessions. Providence Associate and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Intern Ezra Meadors shows the high tunnel to the group of Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence who chose to tour White Violet Center for Eco-Justice during the breakout session. Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates who chose to tour and learn about the White Violet Center...
White Guilt and Growth
...White fragility refers to the discomfort White people may experience in reaction to discussions about topics such as racism, cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity. White guilt on the other hand is the feeling of remorse or shame. Having White guilt, “can lead people to unlearn racist attitudes and fight against White supremacy.” White guilt is not just about the relationship and feelings between Black and White people, this term often arises in connection with the holocaust. BIPOC “stands for Black,...
Facing institutionalized racism within myself
...only mentioned if they aren’t white. In history, many people are “whitewashed”, or commonly portrayed in media and art as being white when they weren’t or aren’t. Just for reference, here are a few important historical characters that weren’t white: Jesus, Beethoven, Cleopatra, King Tut, Saint Nick, Saint Augustine, Alexander Hamilton, Tony Mendez, and so many more. This undermines people of color by leaving them out of history. White being the default is harmful for many reasons. It displays white...
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...honorary diploma Jason Moon Moving forward with the Legacy of Care for Creation Jason Moon Living Laudato Si’ at the Woods Sarah Knoblock See all blog posts Love, mercy, justice The Sisters of Providence have a long history of commitment to social and environmental justice. Justice efforts White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Official statements Who we are Be a part of the Sisters of Providence mission, joy and spirit. About us Get to know the Sisters of Providence, how we...
WVC to host Sourdough bread baking workshop
Learn various bread-baking basics, tips and tricks for creating and maintaining sourdough bread starters on Thursday, March 19, during this workshop hosted by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. The workshop will take place from 6-8:30 p.m., EST, and will be facilitated by Candace Minster. Candace Minster, who will facilitate the program, said sourdough breads and baked goods are much easier to make than most people realize. “Sourdough breads...
WVC to host ‘Snackin’ with the Alpacas’ program
Children of all ages, along with their guardians, are invited to join White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) staffers and others this summer for the upcoming “Snackin’ with the Alpacas: All Ages Summer Reading Program.” The series will take place on Wednesday, June 24, Wednesday, July 29, and Wednesday, August 26. Times for the program are noon-1:30 p.m., EDT, each day. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic near the alpacas while WVC Director of Outreach and Events Tara Elmore,...
WVC to host ‘Booch ‘n’ Blooms’
Come on out to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and enjoy the beauty of the flower field and more during the upcoming “Booch ‘n’ Blooms” event! The event will take place from 6:30-9 p.m., on Saturday, July 18, at the WVC flower field. Begin the evening with an “amuse booch” hour, a kombucha tasting and tour of the garden, before a floral lesson will take place. Participants will...