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.
Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part One
'In preparing to vote, you are called to action.'
Sister Barbara Battista: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
Living a common life centered in the Gospel virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience has opened and stretched me beyond my wildest imaginings.
Sister Cathy Campbell: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
And in the 55 years I have been a Sister of Providence, I have discovered those possibilities have been imaginative and endless.
Sister Emily TeKolste: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
'... my life as a Sister of Providence is a gift to me ...'
Sister Dina Bato: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
I stay because I believe God in me is calling me to look for/be open to an abundance of possibility – to follow in our foundress’ footsteps and rely on the Providence of God for our needs and wisdom to utilize our gifts for the common good
Sisters Maureen Abbott and Denise Wilkinson: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
Seeing what is essential is at the heart of what it means to me to be a Catholic sister, a Sister of Providence.
Sisters Joseph Fillenwarth and Ann Casper: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
Being a Sister of Providence is just icing on the cake because our community is vibrant, creative, joy filled and lives a sense of mission that is undaunted.
Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister Today?
'I love to teach … and so to interact with people who come for programs, retreats, tours, spiritual direction, workshops, or other events only gives me life'
Sister Joni Luna: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
How is God nudging you in this critical moment to respond?
Call to Action: The Call to Holiness in an Election Year
During a recent gathering with young people, Cardinal Cupich was asked how our faith should inform our politics and our voting decisions. Responding with wisdom, Cardinal Cupich invited the group to reflect on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Gaudete et Exsultate”…
‘It was 20 years ago today …’
'We were attracted to the combination of faith, justice, and environmental sustainability WVC and the Sisters of Providence offered.'
Call to Action: Write Opinion Editorials for local media outlets
Next, decide on the focus of your story. Will you focus on the impact of weather abnormalities on your local community?