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As seen in HOPE

Here you will find wonderful content from the Sisters of Providence. The articles here all appeared in HOPE magazine. The Sisters of Providence publish HOPE three times a year to share the mission, spirituality and ministries of the Sisters of Providence. Enjoy!

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From troubled teen to sister in medicine: Sister Barbara Battista

Who would think that a wild teenager, kicked out of her Catholic school her sophomore year, would end up a Sister of Providence? But that is part of Sister Barbara Battista’s story. From wild child to pharmacist to Physician Assistant, Sister Barbara’s story has some unexpected turns.

Sisters of Providence
July 16, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Sisters in Ministry
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Did you know these 7 ways to give to the Sisters of Providence?

Automatic monthly giving, store rewards programs, amazon rewards, sharing about the Sisters of Providence with others. There are lots of ways you can give to the Sisters of Providence that you may have not ever considered.

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Justice on the margins: Providence Associate Maria Price

Did you know that Providence Associate Maria Price, a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alum from Louisville, Kentucky, runs a homeless shelter for men? She also helps to promote economic justice to the people in her parish’s sister parish in Esquipulas, Nicaragua.

Jason Moon
July 16, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Meet a Providence Associate, Peace & Justice

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Did you know we need volunteer knitters?

Do you knit or crochet? Would you like to work with alpaca yarn as a volunteer? We would love to talk with you.

Sisters of Providence
July 16, 2015
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Volunteering, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Did you know … cloth diapering makes a difference?

Did you know the Sisters of Providence sell cloth diapers in our gift shop at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? Are you wondering why a religious order is selling cloth diapers?

Sisters of Providence
July 16, 2015
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

Blog, Features

At home in nature

Mother Theodore as a healer Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s passion as a healer went hand in hand with her love for nature during her ministry in the forests of Indiana. Mother Theodore had previously trained while in France in how to use…

Sister Jan Craven
April 27, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Former teacher influences a career in environmental law

When I took biology from sister she was still in the full habit, and I've recounted many times the vivid image I have of her rolling up her sleeves, hiking up her skirt and tucking it in to her waist (she looked like she had big pantaloons) so she could lead us up and down the creek bed to explore and take samples.

Rosemary Glass Spalding
April 26, 2015
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Education, Environmental Justice, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Fuqua Park evolves

Sister Jean Fuqua's decades-long task of revisioning the area around St. Joseph's Lake at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and calling others forward to help has resulted in restoration of the habitat and a beautiful space for the sisters to enjoy.

Sister Cathy Campbell
April 20, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Sisters in Ministry, Volunteering, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Spirituality, justice, love of fresh food fuel Providence Associate’s sustainable lifestyle.

“Living sustainably has always been a way for me to live out my spiritual life. I feel it has helped me connect the way I live day in and day out, hour to hour to the meaning of my life.”

Amy Miranda
April 20, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, Meet a Providence Associate, Peace & Justice

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Sister Ruth Johnson: kinship with creation

"We have forced the planet to supply all our needs and given nothing in return — thus alienating our very life source and now the earth cries out in pain. How can we abandon that cry?"

Sisters of Providence
April 20, 2015
Art & Music, As seen in HOPE, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Volunteering, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Care of Earth attracts new members

The Sisters of Providence ministry educating toward care for creation at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice is attracting young women to joining the Congregation.

Diane Weidenbenner
April 20, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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