Stories about

Peace & Justice

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.

Gospel Reflections

May 2, 2021: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Remaining in Jesus through love and fidelity will bring forth in us enduring fruits for the honor and glory of God and God's people.

Connie Schnapf
April 29, 2021
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

Blog

Cancer group honors Sister Mary Ryan

There were others in the group ‘who had walked in my shoes.’

Jason Moon
April 28, 2021
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Features

Sisters of Providence join George Floyd’s family in resolving to fight on for racial justice

Our faith calls us to honor and respect all persons. We profess that Black Lives Matter. We know that all life is equally sacred.

Sisters of Providence
April 22, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity, SP Statements
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Gospel Reflections

April 25, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Each of us probably has a space, place or posture where we have experienced a deep awareness of KNOWING.

Alice Shelton
April 22, 2021
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Congregation shares statement from InterFaith Council of the Wabash Valley

We condemn this, as we denounce all forms of racial, ethnic and religious targeting, including threats of mass and individual violence; bigoted hate language; hate incidents; and hate crimes.

Sisters of Providence
April 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Leadership Team shares LCWR refugee resettlement statement

Catholic sisters remain committed to welcoming refugees seeking safety for themselves and their families.

Sisters of Providence
April 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

Blog, Features

Earth Day Every Day: What smoking and climate change have in common

We’re on the front lines of perhaps the biggest battle of our lives: climate change and the need to dramatically reduce carbon emissions by shifting energy generation from fossil fuels to renewables like solar and wind. Again, vested interests in the coal, oil and gas industries have undertaken major campaigns for decades now to preserve their industries.

Lorrie Heber
April 19, 2021
Environmental Justice, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Gospel Reflections

April 18, 2021: Third Sunday of Easter

Set out for a walk today. Allow yourself to name the street or path you walk as your own Road to Emmaus.

Alice Shelton
April 15, 2021
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

Blog

Getting hyped up for Scrabble!

“I believe it’s like riding a bike. We’ll get right back into it with no trouble at all. And I can’t wait!”

Jason Moon
April 13, 2021
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Gospel Reflections

April 11, 2021: Second Sunday of Easter

Doors, windows and other portals are powerful images found in scripture, religious art and dreams.

Alice Shelton
April 8, 2021
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!

May peace rise in us.

Sister Ann Casper
April 2, 2021
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Blog, Reflections

Reflections for the Easter Triduum

Easter blessings to you in Providence

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
April 1, 2021
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn
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