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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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Leadership Team shares statement on death penalty

We, the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., believe in the sacredness and dignity of all life

Sisters of Providence
July 30, 2019
Advocacy & Action, Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Leadership Team statement on treatment of immigrant children

All people, regardless of their country of origin or legal status, are made in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect

Sisters of Providence
June 27, 2019
Advocacy & Action, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements
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Blog, Reflections

This Memorial Day: Take time to Remember

This Memorial Day, I hope you will remember some hero or heroine of your own, an obscure apostle, perhaps.

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Sister Helen Vinton brings hope in an unsteady environment

“Currently, climate change is the biggest threat to many Louisiana families, changing how and where they live and make a living,” says Sister Helen Vinton. Families in coastal Louisiana have suffered greatly.

Sister Donna Butler
May 24, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Environmental Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on abuse of Catholic Sisters by clergy

The sexual harassment and rape of Catholic sisters by priests and bishops has been discussed in meetings of leaders of orders of Catholic sisters from around the world for almost 20 years

Sisters of Providence
February 8, 2019
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Prayer and Reflections for Awareness Against Human Trafficking

We wanted to share with you these reflections from the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Holy Cross International Justice Office as we continue to take a stand against Human Trafficking.

Sisters of Providence
January 29, 2019
Advocacy & Action, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

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Practical ways to reduce CO2 emissions

One big way is to change our diet. For each day of the week that we eat vegetarian rather than consume meat, we reduce our carbon footprint by 700 lbs. annually.

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Sandwich and service are part of a larger mission

With that sandwich comes evidence that somebody cares. A smile. A question of how is your day. Health updates. Playful banter. For the past several years, Providence Associates Karen Goehl and Rosaline Secrest have headed up the volunteers who distribute nearly 80 sack lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays to people in need.

Amy Miranda
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Meet a Providence Associate, Providence Associates

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Stepping into justice: Sister Barbara Battista

“There is urgency in what is going on nationally, in the church and in society. There is such a need for women religious, and for other persons of faith, to really be leaders in this work towards justice,” said Sister Barbara Battista, the new social justice promoter for the Sisters of Providence.

Jason Moon
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Marilu Covani, passing on the spirit of Encuentro

As Sister Marilú reached official retirement, she was invited to coordinate the V Encuentro effort for the Diocese of San Bernardino. “What a gift! I really loved to work with this always-growing team of people of different backgrounds, ages, cultures, and nationalities,” she said.

Sister Maureen Abbott
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Weekly Intentions for Persons who are trafficked

'Using people for profit' slowly degrades their sense of self-worth.'

Sister Barbara Sheehan
January 7, 2019
Advocacy & Action, Education, Peace & Justice
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Blog, Reflections

What is your word for 2019?

I want to pass on the gift of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
December 31, 2018
Advocacy & Action, Alumni, Eco-Spirituality, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Love, mercy, justice

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