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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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A closer look at ‘How to Be an Antiracist’

'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.'

Sister Jan Craven
January 13, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Events & Programs, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Racial Equality & Equity, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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Archdiocese Corrections Ministry honors Sister Dorothy Rasche

'Sister Dorothy is a stalwart in visiting those who are incarcerated.'

Jason Moon
October 25, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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Laudato Si’ Platform Commitment Statement

This commitment is made in love, mercy and justice, knowing that we are participating in God’s Providential work of transformation, and trusting in “that Providence that so far has never failed us.”

Sisters of Providence
October 22, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Redecorating our Guest Room

This process will reinvigorate the existing growth

Lorrie Heber
October 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Love, mercy, justice: working together to welcome the stranger

ne TeKolste’s reflection on her family’s journey to welcome an asylum family with the same love with which Mother Theodore and her companions were welcomed by the Thralls family more than 180 years ago.

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
September 23, 2021
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates

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What is asylum?

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.

Sister Tracey Horan
September 23, 2021
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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

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.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
September 23, 2021
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Providence Associates, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

News Releases

Sisters to take part in historical marker dedication

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

Jason Moon
September 17, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Racial Equality & Equity

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Season of Creation 2021 Prayer

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.

Sisters of Providence
September 1, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Season of Creation, SP Statements, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

Features, News Releases

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

'“This is an essential part of our justice work.'

Jason Moon
June 24, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Contribute, Criminal Justice Reform, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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Welcoming our 2021 WVC Summer Interns!

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

Sister Mary Montgomery
June 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Alpacas, Eco-Spirituality, Internships, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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