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This is a reflection on the Gospel of this Sunday, August 29, 2021 by Sr. Danielle Charron, SP of the Emilie Gamelin Province of the Sisters of Providence in Montreal.  “The Word of God of this Sunday helps us understand that the true defilement that makes us impure for God, is not so much what we touch or what we [...]

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I read this article in the Global Sisters Report .  I know Sister Imelda and her passion about ageism.  I asked her permission to use this as a post on the WPC blog.  I think it has a message we all need to ponder.  The photo that accompanies the article was Pixabay by Michael Schwarzenberger. Imelda Maurer is a Sister [...]

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The Sisters of Providence from St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN sponsor the White Violet Center located on their beautiful campus.  Though this article relates what the Center did for Earth Day, they are constantly providing resources for ecology and justice.  Kudos to them for their ministry! “When the staff and interns of the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a sponsored ministry of [...]

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The Development Board of the Sisters of Divine Providence in Melbourne, KY was not to be outdone by the pandemic!  Having to once again cancel the much enjoyed “Evening Under the Oaks” this creative group used technology to hold a raffle and make it possible for many to view it live streamed on Facebook! “Since 2000, the “Evening Under the [...]

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Joni Luna, SP professed her vows on August 14 at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN.  She gave me permission to share this article with all of you, which was posted BEFORE that actual ceremony day.  If there were ever any doubt about the viability and vitality of religious life today, just read on and [...]

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Sr. Karina Conrad, a CDP from Allison Park, PA ministers in Chicago, IL, primarily to Latina women.  Though this article relates the story of what Sr. Karina was able to do for one woman, her ministry brings hope and healing to many Latina women. “Sister Karina Conrad was awarded funding from the Catholic Extension’s Sisters on the Frontlines program. Sister [...]

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Recently I was in Pittsburgh, PA for a funeral of a dear friend of mine, Sr. Anne Arnold.  She died on July 25, two months after her 86th birthday.  I was there for her birthday week, to spend quality time with her, and at her request, to help her plan her wake and funeral liturgy.  She gave her body to [...]

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This article is written by Sr. Deborah Kennedy, RSM and was featured in the Catholic Week newspaper.  It tells how Sr. Nelida is the only woman religious on the faculty of Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. “Around the Spring Hill College campus in Mobile, Sister Nelida is well-known and highly respected, though many on the outside may not be [...]

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This article was written by Rick Casey and used with permission of the San Antonio Report.  It chronicles collaboration between Project Quest and the San Antonio Ready to Work program.  Though it is a rather lengthy article, it certainly shows the leadership of Sr. Pearl Ceasar, CDP and her influence in city politics! “I figured San Antonio City Manager Erik [...]

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This is a continuation of Sr. Karin Dufault’s presentation for their International Associate Gathering this past May on the four I’s (International, Intercultural, Intergenerational, and Interdependent).  Today’s topic is Part  Four: Interdependent. ” We recognize that God created us to be in a relationship.  The Trinity, Father, Son, and Spirit, or said another way, Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier is the perfect [...]