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Before the dust settles

By Jane Fischer | February 12, 2016 |

I began thinking that Ash Wednesday and Lent is the time that will begin my preparation for “after the dust.” I will use this time of Lent to think about being with the Creator now. Before my dust settles.

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Reflection for Lent

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | February 10, 2016 |

I wish you well in celebrating Lent in whatever way makes sense to you as a child of a loving God.

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Saving the Seeds: A Matter of Justice

By Sister Donna Butler | January 28, 2016 |

“What a treasure of God’s creation to hold sacred … to protect

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Young sisters giving voice to mercy

By Sister Tracey Horan | January 26, 2016 |

Last weekend was my first time attending the Giving Voice 20’s/30’s retreat in Phoenix, Arizona… As we began to unfold what the theme “Contemplating the Mystery of Mercy” meant to each of us, the sisters around the circle shared stories about learning mercy from those they ministered with, struggles to have mercy for themselves, and the simple but challenging calls to mercy in the ins and outs of community life.

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Experiencing change through the Woods

By Jason Moon | January 19, 2016 |

Many people find something special at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. One staff member shares how working for the Sisters of Providence has been a blessing for him and for his family.

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Prayers for people with cancer

By Diann Neu | December 29, 2015 |

May all be loved.
May all be healed.
May all be sheltered.
May all be free from fear.
Providence Associate Diann Neu offers prayers for people with cancer.

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Christmas Prayer

By Sister Mary Montgomery | December 24, 2015 |

Cure our blindness so that we may see your beauty and your radiant light within all our sisters and brothers.

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Where is the stable?

By Sister Diane Mason | December 23, 2015 |

Embrace this sacred season with hopefulness, with love. Find a way to work around conflict within your family and the world. Never forget that you are carrying the Christ within yourself. Your heart is the stable of life.

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Sister Francis Edwards receives ‘Friend of Nursing’ award

By Jason Moon | December 22, 2015 |

College honors Sister Francis during pinning ceremony

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Providence Family Services’ Annual Rummage Sale Breaks Records

By Sister Patricia Fillenwarth | December 22, 2015 |

Last year, Sister Patty Fillenwarth was quite pleased that the Providence Family Services annual rummage sale cracked $6,000 in proceeds. However, she couldn’t be happier with the results of this…

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Food Pantry receives donation

By Jason Moon | December 21, 2015 |

Pantry is one of several organizations to receive donations from local civic group

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What’s your gift?

By Lori Strawn | December 20, 2015 |

So what is your gift? What can you lay down beside the manger? What would you give if you could give anything in the world?

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