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.
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.
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
Moving ahead with action against death penalty
The federal death chamber is in Terre Haute, Indiana, a mere 10 miles from our Motherhouse
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.
How does reforestation help global warming?
Reforestation is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to limit global warming.
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.'
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.
Some Memories Never Fade: On the execution of Juan Garza in 2001
Why do we perpetuate violence in the name of justice?
Reflection and Prayer for an Execution
Forgiveness is a vital part of our faith; it is something we are called to do every day and something we ask of and receive unconditionally from God.
The 2020 Annual Meeting ZOOM Adventure!
We will commit ourselves wholeheartedly to do what is ours to do now
Let us be the people Jesus describes, as he sends his disciples out on Mission
Sister Emily TeKolste renewed her vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sunday, June 28, 2020. This was her reflection on the readings: Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 and Matthew 10:40-42. View her photo album here. This is an…
Reflecting on Juneteenth
I would like to think that my mother’s faith would be buoyed by changes that have occurred in my lifetime.
