Undoing racism is "dirty" work. We have to be
willing to be persistent if we want to uproot racism. |
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Daily celebration of Eucharist. |
Daily celebration of Eucharist. |
Group of sisters gather around portrait of Mary Lange and
statue of Theresa Maxis. |
Diane Batts Morrow, autographs her book,"Person of
Color and Religious at the Same Time: The Oblate Sisters
of Providence, 1828-1960." |
Group of sisters gather around portrait of Mary Lange and
statue of Theresa Maxis. |
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Conversations and sharing of meals provided opportunities
for friendships to blossom and understanding to deepen. |
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Sister Annette Beecham, OSP, welcomes everyone to Mount
Providence. |
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Input session give food for sacred conversation. |
Music for prayer and liturgy was perpared by the Immaculata
IHMs. |
A prayer space is created with the logos of each of the four
congregations and a candleholder encircled by figures of four
women with joined hands. |
Chances to socialize and build friendships. |
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Times of common prayer enriched each day. |
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Srs. Helene Cooke, IHM, and Marcia Hall, OSP, lead a session. |
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Face-to-face conversation on "My experience of racism"
and "My congregation's experience of racism" were
transforming experiences for all.
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Sr. Mary Alice Chineworth, and Sr. Carol Sukitz share some
thoughts. |
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Statue of Mother Mary Lange, Mt.
Providence Chapel. |
