White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation. A ministry of the Sisters of Providence, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana was established in 1996. Here you’ll find a herd of alpacas, a flock of laying chickens, a 5-acre USDA certified organic garden, orchards, bee hives, a Farm Store, nature trail and internship opportunities.
‘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.'
Tips for writing effective Letters to the Editor
(Note: The following blog has been adapted from “24 Reasons to Hope: of The Climate Reality Project”) Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to be the voice of reality. Because it’s our…
Call to Action: Make Your Voice Heard!
To assist members of our Providence Community to do these concrete actions, the Advocacy Team of the Climate Change Task Force will provide resources for you to make your voice heard as we prepare for the 2020 elections
Do something to care for Earth
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.
From farming to teaching to counseling to care of Earth: Sister Ann Sullivan’s story
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.
Three quotes from Mother Theodore that should make you think about volunteering in the New Year
Saint Mother Theodore wrote about many things. What did she have to say about volunteering and being of service to others.
Christmas Fun at the Woods 2019
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and others ushered in the holiday season early on Saturday, Dec. 7, as the Congregation presented its annual Christmas Fun at the Woods event. Approximately 800 people attended the event. Activities included…
Our Changing Woods
Come take a walk in the Woods of Indiana with Sister Rosemary and Dr. Speer
Discovering the Woods: A visit from a fresh perspective
Each day we get visitors, pilgrims and tour groups who explore the many wonderful things that are here for all to discover.
White Violet Wednesday: The story behind our cucumbers
Not to brag but our cucumbers are special The cucumbers we’ve been harvesting at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice are not your average cuke. They are specialty varieties, selected for their thin skins, small seed cavities, and crispy texture. They…
