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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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Congregation supports faith leaders’ election integrity statement

We support the many faith leaders from across the country who have signed this statement regarding the integrity, safety, and fairness in the 2020 election

Sisters of Providence
October 23, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Twenty-six days until Election Day: Get out and Vote!

Stay safe! Exercise your right and responsibility to vote! Let your voice be heard! Our democratic life depends on our votes!

Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team
October 9, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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We learned so much about ourselves as individuals, but had the added benefit of learning about one another.

Sister Paula Damiano
September 23, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Events & Programs, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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William LeCroy, who is scheduled to be executed by the federal government at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, recently sent - through other sources - one of his poems to our very own Sister Barbara Battista, who will serve as his minister of record.

Sisters of Providence
September 21, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Complexity of Life and its Dependence on the Environment

As shepherds, we have the responsibility to protect the long-term living conditions of the planet, including the natural process of biological evolution.

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Reforestation is critical to meeting Paris Climate Change accord targets, research says

A survey of The Nature Conservancy’s reforestation work showed that much of it is associated with water quality co-benefits

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Moving ahead with action against death penalty

The federal death chamber is in Terre Haute, Indiana, a mere 10 miles from our Motherhouse

Sisters of Providence
August 20, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Criminal Justice Reform, Peace & Justice, SP Statements
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Congregation statement on ACLU lawsuit

We will continue to pray for death row inmates and their families, for all victims and their families, and for legislators, who hold in their hands the life or death of these inmates.

Sisters of Providence
August 6, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Criminal Justice Reform, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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How does reforestation help global warming?

Reforestation is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to limit global warming.

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Ministering on Death Row

'He emailed frequently. He had a friend who had a sister visiting with him and asked if he could find one for himself. The sister asked me if I would be willing and I said yes.'

Jason Moon
July 27, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Leadership statement on recent federal executions

We will continue to pray for the victims and their families, for death row inmates and their families, and for legislators who determine life or death decisions.

Sisters of Providence
July 21, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Some Memories Never Fade: On the execution of Juan Garza in 2001

Why do we perpetuate violence in the name of justice?

Sister Ann Casper
July 16, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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