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From farming to teaching to counseling to care of Earth: Sister Ann Sullivan’s story

By Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp | January 13, 2020 |

The issues of land, air and water degradation weighed heavily on her, especially the effects that were becoming more problematic on our own Sisters of Providence land.

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Providence Associates: addressing the needs in our backyards

By Amy Miranda | January 13, 2020 |

We asked Providence Associates from around the country to tell us about an issue in “their own backyard” that they are passionate about. Here several Providence Associates share about a need and how they are responding.

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Ending the death penalty: what can we do?

By Jason Moon | January 13, 2020 |

One suggestion is to take action by adding your voice to the many calling for an end to the death penalty. You can sign pledges or send letters to elected officials. You can join groups in your state or join the National Action Team.

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Do something to care for Earth

By Mary Riley | January 13, 2020 |

Saving our planet. It sounds like a daunting task that only a superhero from a movie would undertake. Where would you even start and what can one person really do to help? The answer is simple. Do something. Do anything. Yes, it may seem overwhelming but the small changes you make really can add up.

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Call to Action: Attend Town Hall Meetings and Other Meet-the-Candidate Events!

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | January 9, 2020 |

the Political Engagement Team of the Climate Change Task Force would like to share the following suggestions gleaned from the Interfaith Power and Light website

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We all need a Polish grandpa! We all need the Christ Child.

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 20, 2019 |

We all need a Polish grandpa. We all need the Christ Child.

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Sending us out to encourage new sisters

By Diane Weidenbenner | December 12, 2019 |

Thank you for investing in the future of the Sisters of Providence

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Christmas Mourning

By Sister Connie Kramer | December 9, 2019 |

It is when I have done this kind of reflection and made life-giving decisions that I have allowed grief to be my teacher

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Light among darkness: A reflection for the second Sunday of Advent

By Sister Barbara Battista | December 8, 2019 |

By our actions and in our speech, we proclaim that no one is beyond God’s love

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Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Eugene Marie Howard, SP

By Sister Marilyn Baker | December 5, 2019 |

Much of the personal information I was able to find about Sister Eugene Marie came from a handwritten, undated document which may have been a commentary prepared after Sister Eugene Marie’s death.

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Death Penalty convocation scheduled

By Jason Moon | December 3, 2019 | Comments Off on Death Penalty convocation scheduled

The International Human Rights Day Death Penalty Convocation will begin at noon at Hellmann Hall, St. Benedict Church

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Against All Odds: The life of Mother Marie Gratia Luking

By Sister Maureen Abbott | November 24, 2019 |

Her maturity was such that she was allowed to make an early profession of final vows

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