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What is asylum?

By Sister Tracey Horan | September 23, 2021 |

t definition of asylum in the U.S. is based on the 1951 United Nations Convention on the Status of Refugees. It was created when countries came together in the wake of the Holocaust and committed that never again would they return people fleeing persecution to danger.

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Mother Theodore, Providence Associate Kate Childs Graham: writers encouraging goodness

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | September 23, 2021 |

It’s doubtful Mother Theodore wrote so her words would be preserved. She may have written to encourage others to persevere. Providence Associate Kate Childs Graham, speech writer for Vice President Kamala Harris, seems to have that same hope — that her writing will encourage others to persevere in living lives of faith, commitment, candor and compassion.

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Sisters to take part in historical marker dedication

By Jason Moon | September 17, 2021 |

‘We’re righting a wrong that happened 120 years ago.’

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Season of Creation 2021 Prayer

By Sisters of Providence | September 1, 2021 |

We wanted to share this prayer from Season of Creation, the organization’s 2021 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is September 1, 2021.

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‘Faith leaders call on Biden to abolish federal death penalty once and for all’

By Jason Moon | July 12, 2021 |

“The death penalty is an act of revenge and it has no place in civil society.”

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With 40 inmates still on federal death row, this local organization is working to connect them with their families

By Jason Moon | June 29, 2021 |

The Sisters of Providence started the ‘Death Row Visitation Project’ to help families get to see their loved ones face to face while awaiting execution

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Sustainable farms show how Catholics can apply Laudato Si’ to their daily lives

By Jason Moon | June 25, 2021 |

In this recent article from National Catholic Reporter, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Director Lorrie Heber talks about the Congregation’s sustainable farm and its commitment to climate justice.

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Congregation collaborates with others to create ‘Death Row Visitation Project’

By Jason Moon | June 24, 2021 |

‘“This is an essential part of our justice work.’

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Welcoming our 2021 WVC Summer Interns!

By Sister Mary Montgomery | June 20, 2021 |

I hope you have an opportunity to meet some of them!

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Celebrating World Environment Day

By John-Michael Elmore | June 4, 2021 |

We owe one another a better world. We should listen to each other to find out how we can do that.

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Plan to attend this upcoming virtual climate meeting

By Sisters of Providence | April 27, 2021 |

Through our joint effort with CCL, the hope is many will attend the May 1 meeting to learn more about this program proposal, and to show legislators across Indiana that communities are prepared to act to thwart climate change.

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Celebrating our Volunteers!

By Jason Moon | April 23, 2021 |

‘It’s as simple as that. I love doing what I do.’

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“Without distinction of persons, do good to all for the love of God.” -Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Join us on our journey of advocacy and action for all people and for all Gods’ creation. Learn more about our mission for environmental and social justice.

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