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2026 Earth Day in Photos!
...in April, in Indiana. We are at the mercy of a month that is known for its outrageous swings in weather. This year the White Violet Center team attended three different Earth Day celebrations and two of the three had perfect weather with lots of sun, nice temperatures, and minimal wind. We were at Indiana State University on actual Earth Day for their amazing event and the weather couldn’t have been better. We also participated in the inaugural 12 points...
Polyculture. Or How I Stopped Worrying and Now Embrace the Unpredictable
“At its best, life is completely unpredictable.” – Christopher Walken Our number one vegetable crop is tomatoes. In fact, we grow more than 30 different fruit and vegetable crops, and tomatoes typically account for more sales than our bottom 20 crops combined. When you grow so many types of varieties of crops, it’s known as polyculture. In a polyculture system, you can usually expect one or two crops to fail each year because of variance in weather, rainfall, pest pressure,...
Event Reservation and Cancellation Policy
...meals, refunds will only be made for cancellations received at least 7 days prior to the program. Note: If your program is canceled by the Sisters of Providence due to inclement weather or any other emergent reason, we will refund your registration. If your program is not canceled but you are unable to attend due to weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances, the refund policies listed above will still apply. For more information, please contact us. Phone: 812-535-2952 Email: ProvCtr@spsmw.org...
Give in Honor/Memorial
...(including spaces and characters): $250 – Rectangle 8.25 × 5.5 paver with three lines of inscription $500 – Jumbo 8.25 × 8.25 paver with four lines of inscription $750 – Titan 8.25 × 11 paver with five lines of inscription Annual Order and Installation Schedule Order by April 30 for late May/June installation, weather permitting. Order by August 31 for late September/October installation, weather permitting. Order and installation schedule may change so please contact us for more information. You will...
Brigid Ann Bonner
...as stops in Indianapolis, and Greenwood, Greenfield, Lafayette and Loogootee, all in Indiana. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Following the completion of her master’s degree in social work, she worked in Topeka, Kansas, New Albany, Indiana, and Louisville. “I even retired three times,” Sister Brigid Ann said. Sister Brigid Ann enjoyed working in the yard in nice weather. She also liked baking pies, cookies and cakes and sharing them with her neighbors, and loved mystery novels....
Caring for God’s gifts: the natural environment and faith
...also in many other cultures, thus uniting nature and faith in Holy Being. Our world holds many things in common. One of these is nature’s gift of seasonal weather, unique in each part of the world. Another is the celebration of the many religious and cultural traditions that marks the seasonal memories. Weather and religious values may seem strange partners, but reflection on the two common realities of our weather patterns and faith commitments come to mind. For example, in...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...a school to provide income for the fledgling community. So in November 1840, the former Thralls house became the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods first motherhouse. It served as such for the next 13 years. The first winter. Even the bread was frozen! The sisters continued on in difficult pioneer conditions. The French sisters found it particularly difficult living in a drafty home in the midst of Indiana winter. They were accustomed to weather that rarely approached freezing. The...
Apply to be an intern
...least 18 years old at start of internship Must be legally eligible to work in the United States Valid drivers license High school diploma or equivalent Possess a strong desire to learn and the ability to self-direct Capable of lifting and carrying at least 50 lbs. Able to use basic tools such as a shovel and wheelbarrow Prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions Willingness to work with animals. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary to apply...
Guerin High School, River Grove, Illinois
...Heart Association and Rush Hospital in Oak Park and am a member of the American Public Health Association where I attend many nationwide public health conferences in the USA. (August 2024) Mary Ann Evans Class of 1970 Happy New Year 2025. This year, I have been a little under the weather and hospitalized twice in 2024, but my illness is treatable. I am a Public Health Professional. I want to encourage everyone to get their vaccination & do try to...
Providence Climate Agreement
...weather events, crop failure, pests, and sea level rise, affecting all who depend for their livelihood on subsistence farming Low rainfall, lengthening the time spent (mostly by women and girls) in fetching water and caring for crops, thus precluding time for school and necessary self-care Extreme and prolonged heat levels, which foster increased violence and assault, especially within families and in crowded cities Desertification, famine, and drought, forcing people to endure certain misery and probably death in flight from their...
Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene)
...shortages the weather caused. Dorothy most often wound up in the laundry department. “1984. Sister Dorothy Gartland (far left) is one of many Sisters of Providence throughout the country working for justice.” In 1974 Dorothy began a ministry with which we are all familiar. The Congregation posted a job opening at the newly established 8th Day Center. A staff person position was available and the Congregation appointed Dorothy to fill it. In this way, she and her very good friend,...
New Miracle Home building to serve more elders in need
“The weather could not have been better. The staff and clients of Miracle Home couldn’t have been more welcoming and joyous. The mission of Miracle Home couldn’t be more alive and well.” This is how Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, summed up the Feb. 4 dedication ceremony of the new Miracle Home building in Taishan, Taiwan, attended by many friends and neighbors, in addition to those who are regularly served by Miracle...