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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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‘The tip of the iceberg’

Session on racism prompts Sister Dina Bato to action

Jason Moon
January 30, 2015
Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity
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No longer slaves, but brothers and sisters

Sisters of Providence attend "Slavery Still Exists"

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Sister Nancy Reynolds and the ‘Power of Sisterhood’

Several years ago, the Vatican called for an Apostolic Visitation of women religious in the United States. The reasoning behind the visitation was to examine their quality of life. “That is a most unusual reason for an apostolic visitation,” Sister…

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Janice Vanderhaar: In the name of Peace and Justice

Sister Donna Butler reflects on Janice Vanderhaar

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Immigration resources: learn more

Learn more about the immigration issue in the United States from these resources.

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Providence Family Services: support and welcome for the neighbor

“Sister Patty gives me strength to go on. Life is hard and we all need each other,” said a counseling client at Providence Family Services in Chicago.

Amy Miranda
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Guerin Outreach Ministries, Peace & Justice, Providence Family Services, Sisters in Ministry

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Sisters companion, advocate for immigrants

“I expect that demand for services will increase as President Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration (Nov. 20, 2014) is implemented. I am concerned that exploiters of the situation will take advantage of vulnerable people. I am glad I can still help,” she said.

Sister Cathy Campbell
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Patty talks love, mercy and justice

“I tell people, if you get to know some of them personally, you might change your mind. If you hear their story …” says Sister Patty Fillenwarth.

Amy Miranda
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Guerin Outreach Ministries, Peace & Justice, Providence Family Services, Sisters in Ministry

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Neighbors and nonviolence: a call to reflection

What things might make you feel better than someone else? Perhaps you went to school longer. You earn more money. You have better behaved kids. You hold yourself to a higher moral order. These things might bring a sense of pride. Recall people and circumstances in your life that have made good things possible for you. Consider whether those you disdain, look down on, have been surrounded by such blessings?

William Hughes
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates

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Statement of Catholic Theologians on Racial Justice

In recent months, we have seen – in our nation – an eruption of long simmering racial tensions. We have seen, one after another, unarmed African American people being shot and killed by police, violent and non-violent protests against racial…

Sister Marie McCarthy
January 7, 2015
Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity
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Sister Marikay Duffy receives recognition for helping others in need

Sister Marikay Duffy said years ago that she saw a need to “assist people by providing/offering educational opportunities and to assist in their understanding the immigration processes.” And because of her ministry efforts, which have spanned 40 years in the…

Jason Moon
December 29, 2014
Peace & Justice
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