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Celebrating a Black Woman Supreme Court Justice – A Justice for Our Times

By Sisters of Providence | February 24, 2022 |

‘In faith, we will keep working to create a truly representative and inclusive multi-racial democracy’

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“Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” book review

By Sister Emily TeKolste | February 23, 2022 |

There is so much more Massingale offers for conversation in “Racial Justice in the Catholic Church.” It is worth reading — and perhaps inviting others to join you in a book discussion.

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Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago

By Sisters of Providence | February 22, 2022 |

The emblem is the highest honor the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Committee on Scouting can grant adults

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Join us and others for this upcoming one-hour virtual workshop!

By Sisters of Providence | February 22, 2022 |

There are three opportunities to attend the workshop

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‘Build Back Better worthy of support’

By Jason Moon | February 18, 2022 |

“We must not let the most vulnerable in our society suffer both higher prices and fewer supports when we can easily do something to ease the pain for everyone.”

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Sister Barbara Battista and her ministry recognized by Catholic media

By Jason Moon | February 7, 2022 |

Sister Barbara Battista recognized by Catholic media for her justice ministry

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Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on threats against HBCUs

By Jason Moon | February 5, 2022 |

The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members.

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The Sacred Right to Vote

By Sisters of Providence | January 18, 2022 |

Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Jason Moon | January 17, 2022 |

“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…

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A closer look at ‘How to Be an Antiracist’

By Sister Jan Craven | January 13, 2022 |

‘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.’

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Looking racism in the eye: there is still much to do

By Sister Ann Margaret O'Hara | January 12, 2022 |

My 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.

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Anti-Racism: the Providence Community’s justice focus for 2021-2026

By Sister Paula Damiano | January 12, 2022 |

We 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 …

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As 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.

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