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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.

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Celebrating Labor Day from a ‘different perspective’

Thoughts were different this year

Sister Donna Butler
September 11, 2015
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters in Ministry, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Sister Nancy Nolan named ‘Volunteer of the Year’

Sister Nancy Nolan has tackled many ministries throughout her time as a Sister of Providence, including a 10-year stint as General Superior. But four years ago, she began a new ministry, as a coordinator of volunteers for the United States…

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Sharing their voice by ‘Giving Voice’

'We're breathing this new air'

Jason Moon
August 24, 2015
Become a Sister, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Reflecting on the amazing life of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN: Martyr of the Amazon

Sisters offer perspective after attending one-woman play

Sister Donna Butler
August 19, 2015
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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What are you reading these days?

Check out Mary's Pence 2015 'Summer Reading List'

Sister Donna Butler
August 10, 2015
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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Promoting justice through ‘Corporate Responsibility’

We strive to invest our corporate money in a socially responsible manner in order to have a positive impact on the planet and on humanity.

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Sister Kathleen on the pages of Rolling Stone magazine

Did you read the feature that quoted Sister Kathleen Desautels in Rolling Stone? As a sister on the forefront of social justice issues in the church and society, Sister Kathleen sometimes shows up in unexpected places.

Jason Moon
July 16, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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On policing and Providence

Sister Pat, a volunteer with the Chicago Police Department on the south side of the city, says this is not the first time she has taken a non-traditional path. “It’s another way to be God’s presence in the community,” says Sister Pat Mahoney of her many years working as a community volunteer with her local police station in Chicago.

Sister Tracey Horan
July 16, 2015
Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity, Sisters in Ministry

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Justice on the margins: Providence Associate Maria Price

Did you know that Providence Associate Maria Price, a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alum from Louisville, Kentucky, runs a homeless shelter for men? She also helps to promote economic justice to the people in her parish’s sister parish in Esquipulas, Nicaragua.

Jason Moon
July 16, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Meet a Providence Associate, Peace & Justice

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Did you know … cloth diapering makes a difference?

Did you know the Sisters of Providence sell cloth diapers in our gift shop at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? Are you wondering why a religious order is selling cloth diapers?

Sisters of Providence
July 16, 2015
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Understanding life on death row

"My heart ached for this man ..."

Sister Donna Butler
May 18, 2015
Criminal Justice Reform, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Love in action at Providence in the Desert

Providence in the Desert is about a lot more than teaching.
It’s about presence. It’s about caring. It’s about love and compassion.
It’s about calling a student during your down time in the middle of the day to quiz her on what she will need to know for her upcoming U.S. citizenship exam.

Amy Miranda
May 15, 2015
Guerin Outreach Ministries, Peace & Justice, Providence in the Desert, Sisters in Ministry
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