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Statement: Sisters of Providence leadership makes statement on gun control issues, sends letters to editors
...faster and more aggressively than others. One member of our Congregation, Sister Patricia Linehan, has personal experience with what assault weapons can do. She served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years, Navy Nurse Corps, with a good part of that time as a charge nurse in neurosurgical units. She also served on the Admiral’s Staff at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., where she was head of education and training. This is what she says: “Probably no...
June 8, 2025: Pentecost Sunday
...and being peace and forgiveness. We have often repeated the message of John Paul II, “No Peace Without Justice, No Justice Without Forgiveness.” Martin Luther King, Jr., reminded us that “Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.” Pentecost is not just about the past. The Spirit of Pentecost, peace and forgiveness, comes today, in flesh and blood, not through Jesus but through us. We are confronted with the Word of Christ Risen and the gift of...
Virtual circles offer real relationship
...and justice in various ministries. Recently “Providence Circles” were formed based on geographic area. Twelve are now operating across the U.S. Because not all Associates live near to each other, two “virtual” Providence Circles were also established. These groups meet via conference call. Any associate, candidate-associate or sister is welcome to attend any of the circles. Whether “real” or “virtual” the benefits of the Providence Circles seem the same, said director Sister Diane Mason. “One of the greatest benefits of...
The call of Providence
...and now coming back in an official way to the community. One said the charism of love, mercy and justice and its inclusivity and care for creation was important to her. Another said she was introduced to the Providence Community seven years ago when she came to the area to visit a loved one on death row. She is excited to join the sisters in their work against the death penalty. A place to belong Still another said she has...
Farewell to Guerin College Prep
It is difficult enough to close a school with dignity and grace after a nearly 60-year legacy. But add a pandemic to the challenge, and it becomes incredibly difficult. In 1961, the Sisters of Providence began ministering to high school students on the northwest side of Chicago, hoping to be instruments of love, mercy, and justice in their lives. Mother Theodore Guerin High School shared the campus with the Brothers of Holy Cross who sponsored Holy Cross High School. Built...
Providence: together as one creation
...Day Center for Justice was created in Chicago. Sisters joined with some bishops and lay people to be a part of “Call to Action.” Sisters of Providence leadership encouraged us to experience different cultures. I took an opportunity in 1983-84 to live with our Sisters of Providence in Taiwan. I ministered in Taipei at the Bishops’ Conference of Asia. I worked in the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialog. This experience of a new culture and the possibility of collaboration...
HOPE winter 2019 — small blessings, BIG impact
...loved to work with this always-growing team of people of different backgrounds, ages, cultures, and nationalities,” she said. Stepping into justice: Sister Barbara Battista “There is urgency in what is going on nationally, in the church and in society. There is such a need for women religious, and for other persons of faith, to really be leaders in this work towards justice,” said Sister Barbara Battista, the new social justice promoter for the Sisters of Providence. Sandwich and service are...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...Care. [portfolio_slideshow id=39276] She began carving out her path to perpetual vows in 2002. While in her native Taiwan – Sister Su-Hsin saw an advertisement regarding a “Come and See” weekend with the Sisters of Providence. “I was attracted to the Sisters expression of, ‘God is love, mercy and justice,’” Sister Su-Hsin said. “I saw love, mercy and justice. That was the life I wanted.” At the time, Sister Su-Hsin was working with abused children. She is a member of...
Come and See Retreat – Fall 2024
...forests and organic farmland home since 1840 a long history of standing up for justice ministries that respond to current needs: today we serve at the US/Mexico border, teach, serve in the medical field, in churches, in social justice arenas and much more. Explore how you can live the legacy and mission of a saint as a Sister of Providence. Sign up today using the form below. Or call or text Sister Joni Luna at 361-500-9505 to learn more. The...
Congregation releases calls for action, days of prayer in anticipation of Inauguration Day
...Coalition and others. In addition, we offer tools you can use to share a message of hope, justice and faith on social media. Sunday, January 17 On MLK Sunday we hope to respond to the crisis moment by lifting up the vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s for a beloved community, which undergirds the commitment to a multiracial democracy which is now under violent threat and attack in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1966 Memorial for...
Rosaline Secrest: Prayer, support and social justice
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Rosaline Secrest for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. Rosaline Secrest (pink shirt, back row) with her Pax Christi group of Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and friends. For more than 30 years, I have been blessed to join with Sisters of Providence in a local Pax Christi group. We get together monthly to pray and support each other with our various social justice concerns. In this...
Reflections for Profession of Perpetual Vows
...today signal something new? Because today they are saying to us and to a world so in need of the transformational power of God’s love that not only are they ready, they are also making themselves radically available to be God’s Providence, God’s love, mercy and justice. For me, their radical availability is signified by their willingness to say forever to the Holy One. I, Sister Tracey Horan, I, Sister Arrianne Whittaker, take forever, the vows of poverty, chastity and...