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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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In Service to Life, All Life

As engaged Catholic citizens we call on all people of faith, and especially our Catholic companions, to advocate for comprehensive legislative reform that supports the thriving of all life.

Sisters of Providence
July 12, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Congregation shares statement on MPP ruling

Note: The following is a joint press release from the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). We stand in solidarity with this statement, which was released on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Catholic Leaders…

Sisters of Providence
July 1, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Congregation shares LCWR statement on action to prevent gun violence

We pledge to stand with all who seek to put an end to the epidemic violence in our land and to follow the path to peace.

Sisters of Providence
May 26, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Congregation issues statement following Uvalde, Texas, shooting

Our future and our children deserve better

Sisters of Providence
May 25, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Our commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform

We are excited to represent the Providence Community to be part of Pope Francis' call to address the most urgent needs plaguing Earth and the poor and to take this focus into our daily lives.

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Leadership Team shares LCWR Statement and Congregation commitment

Our Leadership Team wanted to share with all of you the following statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), and our recent Chapter Commitment of Racial Equality and Equity.

Sisters of Providence
May 18, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Racism’s infection within American healthcare

The United States government needs to recognize how their mistakes and how systematic racism as a whole has ruptured the relationship between Americans of color and their nation’s healthcare system. Mending this relationship will require the development of a healthcare system that resonates with people of color and intends to atone for the wrongs of the past in order to show that the medical community is worthy of being trusted.

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A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside

My journey in pastoral ministry has been very transforming for me. I have had the privilege and opportunity of stepping inside another race, culture and hearts. I am truly blessed.

Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer
May 13, 2022
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry
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Sisters of Providence provide hope and healing in a broken world

Sisters of Providence have always gone out of their way to treat all God’s children with respect and dignity. They have always exemplified for me what it means to be a member of the Body of Christ. The Sisters of Providence are a force of healing and a beacon of hope for me and for the world.

Gerhard Glomm
May 12, 2022
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Contribute

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Sisters of Providence sign Catholic Sisters letter on end of Title 42

Many Sisters of Providence recently signed this letter to President Biden

Sisters of Providence
May 5, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, SP Statements

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Poem: Earth rising

It is alive and clings to us in way we have forgotten

Sister Ruth Johnson
April 22, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Leadership Team expresses disappointment with recent Biden Administration announcement

We will continue to urge President Biden to "Build Back Better Fossil Free."

Sisters of Providence
April 21, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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