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“Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” book review

By Sister Emily TeKolste | February 23, 2022 |

There is so much more Massingale offers for conversation in “Racial Justice in the Catholic Church.” It is worth reading — and perhaps inviting others to join you in a book discussion.

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Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago

By Sisters of Providence | February 22, 2022 |

The emblem is the highest honor the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Committee on Scouting can grant adults

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Join us and others for this upcoming one-hour virtual workshop!

By Sisters of Providence | February 22, 2022 |

There are three opportunities to attend the workshop

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‘Build Back Better worthy of support’

By Jason Moon | February 18, 2022 |

“We must not let the most vulnerable in our society suffer both higher prices and fewer supports when we can easily do something to ease the pain for everyone.”

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Sister Barbara Battista and her ministry recognized by Catholic media

By Jason Moon | February 7, 2022 |

Sister Barbara Battista recognized by Catholic media for her justice ministry

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Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on threats against HBCUs

By Jason Moon | February 5, 2022 |

The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members.

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The Sacred Right to Vote

By Sisters of Providence | January 18, 2022 |

Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Jason Moon | January 17, 2022 |

“History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily … we know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily…

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A closer look at ‘How to Be an Antiracist’

By Sister Jan Craven | January 13, 2022 |

‘What is fascinating about Dr. Kendi? He does not lose hope and instills a sense of taking a chance to do more than survive, but to thrive and live forever free of racism.’

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Tribune Star

‘Sisters travel to Washington, D.C. for prayer vigil’

By Jason Moon | December 3, 2021 |

“Immigration is a politically volatile issue.”

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Nun opposes Texas religious policy at executions

By Jason Moon | November 3, 2021 |

Watch this Associated Press interview with our Justice Promoter Sister Barbara Battista in which she explains why she signed a brief submitted to the Supreme Court against a policy in…

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Advocates hope Supreme Court case will expand religious rights on death row

By Jason Moon | October 25, 2021 |

“To deny a person in their last moments of life another human being who’s there not as part of the killing machine just seems such an abuse of power.” Sister…

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