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Reflecting on the United States through the writing of Saint Mother Theodore

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | October 3, 2020 |

What words draw you into prayer?

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Can we talk about racism?

By William Hughes | September 24, 2020 |

You may be feeling overwhelmed and ask, “What actions can I be part of?” May I offer some suggestions?

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Resources on racism, Black history, anti-racism

By William Hughes | September 24, 2020 |

Enjoy these resources for learning more about anti-racism and Black history

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Why is it so difficult to talk about racism?

By Pearlette Springer | September 24, 2020 |

People of Color internalized their oppression as a means of survival. They developed strategies, actions and emotions to help live within these disadvantages. We learned that we had to be better, try harder, endure more.

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By Sister Paula Damiano | September 23, 2020 |

We learned so much about ourselves as individuals, but had the added benefit of learning about one another.

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Timber

By Sisters of Providence | September 21, 2020 |

William LeCroy, who is scheduled to be executed by the federal government at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, recently sent – through other sources – one of his poems to our very own Sister Barbara Battista, who will serve as his minister of record.

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Join the conversation: systemic racism and wealth, discussing across divides

By Sister Emily TeKolste | September 10, 2020 |

When I started at NETWORK and had the opportunity to participate in the Racial Wealth and Income Gap workshop, my initial reaction was “This is what I’ve been searching for for years to explain systemic racism.”

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Good Shepherd Chapel formally blessed

By Sisters of Providence | September 6, 2020 |

‘This new cemetery celebrates these significant friends of the community and enables us to honor their loved ones during a difficult time.’

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Complexity of Life and its Dependence on the Environment

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | August 31, 2020 |

As shepherds, we have the responsibility to protect the long-term living conditions of the planet, including the natural process of biological evolution.

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Chicago Fire star sends birthday wishes to daughter of legendary Chicago firefighter

By Sisters of Providence | August 24, 2020 |

During these unprecedented, challenging times, Estelle especially appreciated the time Kinney took to wish her well and acknowledge her military service

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Reforestation is critical to meeting Paris Climate Change accord targets, research says

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | August 24, 2020 |

A survey of The Nature Conservancy’s reforestation work showed that much of it is associated with water quality co-benefits

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Moving ahead with action against death penalty

By Sisters of Providence | August 20, 2020 |

The federal death chamber is in Terre Haute, Indiana, a mere 10 miles from our Motherhouse

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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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