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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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Reconnecting with Basilian Sisters in Ukraine

Reviving these memories of the beautiful people in a country rooted in a strong Christian heritage makes my heart weep as we pray ...

Sister Maureen Abbott
March 22, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Join us in condemning this Russian invasion

Join with others in the Wabash Valley to spend 30 minutes in prayer for the people of Ukraine, Russia, and all nations affected by this violence

Sisters of Providence
February 24, 2022
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Celebrating a Black Woman Supreme Court Justice – A Justice for Our Times

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

Sisters of Providence
February 24, 2022
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“Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” book review

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.

Sister Emily TeKolste
February 23, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity
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Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago

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

Sisters of Providence
February 22, 2022
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Join us and others for this upcoming one-hour virtual workshop!

There are three opportunities to attend the workshop

Sisters of Providence
February 22, 2022
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‘Build Back Better worthy of support’

"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."

Jason Moon
February 18, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on threats against HBCUs

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

Jason Moon
February 5, 2022
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The Sacred Right to Vote

Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

Sisters of Providence
January 18, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“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 given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the…

Jason Moon
January 17, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Stories from the Archives
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A closer look at ‘How to Be an Antiracist’

'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.'

Sister Jan Craven
January 13, 2022
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Looking racism in the eye: there is still much to do

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.

Sister Ann Margaret O'Hara
January 12, 2022
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