Advocacy & Action
“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.
Message of Pope Francis for Creation Day 2023
Note: Our Climate Change Task Force wanted to share with you the message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is scheduled for Sept. 1, 2023. The ecumenical Season of Creation will…
Gifts to Foley Legacy Fund support the underserved, SP mission
Funding for a second social worker was described as “a game changer for our community,” at Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCR) in Indianapolis, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence. “The money enables PCR to have social worker personnel available to provide staff, parents and students a better understanding of factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health) affecting a student’s performance and behavior, crucial understandings for the low-income students and families that we serve.”
Sister Barbara Battista featured in Newsweek
“I’m a Catholic Nun. I’m standing up for trans people.” — Sister Barbara Battista Click here to read this column written by Sister Barbara which is featured in Newsweek.
In Solidarity: Vowed Catholic Religious Honor Trans Day of Visibility
This statement and call to action was prepared by representatives of several religious communities
Reaching out to others
'I find affirmation and love and warmth as I listen to the people with whom I now interact.'
‘Way of the Cross for Justice’ set for April 7
There is no cost to take part in the program
What I love about being a Catholic Sister
I love being a Catholic Sister and give thanks to God's Providence ...
A Statement by the National Black Sisters Conference on the murder of Tyre Nichols
'With righteous indignation, we all must act!'
Sisters of Providence presence expanding at the border
Although Tracey’s enthusiasm for her ministry never waned, “the distance and separation from community and family had been hard. I knew I would need support from my sisters ... so I extended an invitation to join me here in Nogales.” Sisters Marilú Covani, SP, and Nancy Bartasavich, SP, accepted that invitation.
Practical ideas to combat climate change
Below are some ideas Providence Community members suggested that we could do to combat climate change. Maybe you could join us!
A new way to raise consciousness and funds to combat climate change
We hope this stewardship will bring many benefits to the community and the planet. At the very least, it will make us each more aware of how individual choices affect the vitality of the planet and help us to acquire some funds to mitigate the effects of climate change.
