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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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Celebrating World Environment Day

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

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.

Sisters of Providence
April 27, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Celebrating our Volunteers!

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

Jason Moon
April 23, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volunteering
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Sisters of Providence join George Floyd’s family in resolving to fight on for racial justice

Our faith calls us to honor and respect all persons. We profess that Black Lives Matter. We know that all life is equally sacred.

Sisters of Providence
April 22, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity, SP Statements
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Congregation shares statement from InterFaith Council of the Wabash Valley

We condemn this, as we denounce all forms of racial, ethnic and religious targeting, including threats of mass and individual violence; bigoted hate language; hate incidents; and hate crimes.

Sisters of Providence
April 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Leadership Team shares LCWR refugee resettlement statement

Catholic sisters remain committed to welcoming refugees seeking safety for themselves and their families.

Sisters of Providence
April 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Earth Day should be every day

It can seem a bit daunting but there is still a path for us all to work together to heal our planet

Mary Riley
March 31, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Providence Spirituality, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Leadership Team shares statement from LCWR

As women of faith, we are committed to it

Sisters of Providence
March 30, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Leadership Team statement: The Sisters of Providence Stand Against Racism and Misogyny

As Sisters of Providence committed to living in right relationship, we acknowledge our own complicity in structural and institutional racism

Sisters of Providence
March 26, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Racial Equality & Equity, SP Statements

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Leadership Team shares statement it has signed regarding Atlanta Massacre

We encourage all of you to sign the statement as well.

Sisters of Providence
March 25, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Our Letter to President Biden

'We stand with you especially in your commitment to prioritize climate change solutions.'

Sisters of Providence
February 7, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Education, Environmental Justice, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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From us to you: Blessings to you for giving

Words cannot express how grateful we are for those who faithfully supported us in whatever ways they could.

Diane Weidenbenner
February 5, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Alumni, Contribute, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Volunteering

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