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“History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily … we know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily…
Read more‘What is fascinating about Dr. Kendi? He does not lose hope and instills a sense of taking a chance to do more than survive, but to thrive and live forever free of racism.’
Read moreMy home town was a small city that did not permit African-Americans within the city limits after dark. The deed to our house did not allow us to sell our house to anyone of African-American descent.
Read moreWe commit to partnering with other groups in prayer, education, action and advocacy to: explore the systemic roots of racism in our countries and in our own lives; identify areas of our lives in which we may be complicit with racist attitudes and actions …
Read moreThe commitment that Sister Dawn signed on behalf of the Providence Community states, among other points, that the Sisters of Providence are willing “To take up the urgent appeal of Laudato Si’ to listen and respond to the lurings of Providence to attend to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor by making it a community priority.”
Read more“Immigration is a politically volatile issue.”
Read moreWatch this Associated Press interview with our Justice Promoter Sister Barbara Battista in which she explains why she signed a brief submitted to the Supreme Court against a policy in…
Read more“To deny a person in their last moments of life another human being who’s there not as part of the killing machine just seems such an abuse of power.” Sister…
Read more‘Sister Dorothy is a stalwart in visiting those who are incarcerated.’
Read moreThis commitment is made in love, mercy and justice, knowing that we are participating in God’s Providential work of transformation, and trusting in “that Providence that so far has never failed us.”
Read more“It is alarming and confusing to have such an exaggerated response to families who are seeking an opportunity to be heard and to seek asylum.” — Sister Tracey Horan If…
Read moreAs a community dedicated to advocating for the marginalized, we Sisters of Providence join our voices with others in speaking out about many peace and justice issues of great importance in our world. Learn more about justice concerns dear to our hearts here.