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.
Sisters of Providence “employ” special education students
Thursday is my favorite day of the week. It peps me up knowing the weekend is still to come. But when my favorite day of the week includes inspirational young people, well, that’s just the icing on the high school graduation cake!
Giving thanks to the ash trees on Arbor Day
I feel a need to say thanks, to find a way to acknowledge their importance
Spring is here!
Can't make the trip to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods right now? Enjoy spring at the Woods in these pictures.
Human Rights Day: ‘I’m grateful I had the opportunity to participate’
"I am proud that the Sisters of Providence are one of the sponsors ..."
Farmworkers, consumers declare national boycott of Wendy’s
The Fair Food Campaign is a highly respected, well monitored program
Fair Food Campaign: The Super Bowl of Workers’ Rights
As a consumer, you have a powerful voice
A fresh connection
Thanks to a national program and a pair of keen eyes, students at St. Patrick’s School in Terre Haute, Indiana, have an opportunity to eat fresh, organic vegetables from White Violet Center for Eco-Justice during lunch.
Growing at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
"I was challenged to learn new things and accept new realities. I was surrounded by people who were patient and kind and who challenged me to be a better person," said Providence Associate Kaitlyn Willy of her internship experience at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice.
Celebrating Labor Day from a ‘different perspective’
Thoughts were different this year
Sister Tracey decides to “roll and trust the gravity of grace” as an SP novice
Sister Tracey Horan shares her experience as a postulant with the Sisters of Providence formation community.
Blessing a summer harvest prayer ritual
Blessed are you, Life-giving Bread, for the wheat that we reap to make new bread. Bless the fruits of our labors. And bring us peace!
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?