The public was invited to join the Sisters of
Divine Providence in recognizing Sister Linda
for her exemplary service during the special
awards ceremony at Providence Heights in
Allison Park.
In 1998, the Sisters of Divine Providence
instituted the Ketteler Award to honor
individuals who demonstrate a strong
commitment to social justice. The award,
named for Wilhelm Emmanuel von Ketteler,
Bishop of Mainz, Germany, and co-founder
of the Congregation of Divine Providence, is
presented annually. Bishop Ketteler, honored
in Germany as the “social justice bishop,” was
a tireless fighter for the rights of the working
class. He was bishop from 1850 until his death
in 1877, at the age of 65.
experiencing. By bringing awareness to PMS,
Ada’s story sparks empathy and acceptance
for individuals with disabilities. Because
PMS is so rare, we hope to promote earlier
diagnosis and help other families get the
proper treatment that their loved ones with
PMS deserve,” says Ada’s mother, Katie
Grashow. The Grashows’ foundation, World
of Mae, is dedicated to empowering Ada as
well as the surrounding community. World
of Mae holds an annual festival uniquely
designed to celebrate people of ALL abilities
and disabilities.
For more information and to follow Ada’s
story, visit facebook.com/worldofmae.home
or email [email protected].
About the Sisters of Divine Providence
The Sisters of Divine Providence is an
international congregation of three provinces
(Germany, American-Caribbean, Korea) and
one mission (Peru) with approximately 400
members and 200 associates. The Sisters are
women of varied and diverse backgrounds
and talents, united in their deep trust in a
Provident God who loves and cares for all
creation. The congregation has expanded
its ministries to meet the needs of the times
in education, campus ministry, health ca