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White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

Sister Barbara Battista: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?

By Sister Barbara Battista | March 16, 2020 |

Living a common life centered in the Gospel virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience has opened and stretched me beyond my wildest imaginings.

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‘It was 20 years ago today …’

By Jason Moon | March 3, 2020 |

‘We were attracted to the combination of faith, justice, and environmental sustainability WVC and the Sisters of Providence offered.’

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Join the Lenten Food Waste Fast!

By Sisters of Providence | February 24, 2020 |

Are you up for the challenge?

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Tips for writing effective Letters to the Editor

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | February 20, 2020 |

(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…

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Call to Action: Make Your Voice Heard!

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | February 13, 2020 |

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

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From farming to teaching to counseling to care of Earth: Sister Ann Sullivan’s story

By Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp | January 13, 2020 |

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.

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Do something to care for Earth

By Mary Riley | January 13, 2020 |

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.

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Three quotes from Mother Theodore that should make you think about volunteering in the New Year

By Mary Riley | January 8, 2020 |

Saint Mother Theodore wrote about many things. What did she have to say about volunteering and being of service to others.

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Christmas Fun at the Woods 2019

By Casey Kellum | December 12, 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…

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Have you noticed?

By Sister Barbara Sheehan | November 23, 2019 |

“These weather pattern changes challenge agriculture, our food sources and peoples’ life …”

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Eating for a Healthier Planet

By Lorrie Heber | October 29, 2019 |

After a dozen years, I can tell you that we eat better than ever.

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Butterflies for immigrant children in detention centers

By Sister Donna Butler | October 28, 2019 |

We invite you to join us in the butterfly project

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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.

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