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The process of becoming a Providence Associate
...General Council will approve the candidate letters of intent. 10. You will become a Providence Associate and an official member of the Providence Community at your Rite of First Commitment ceremony at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in October! You will also receive your Providence Associates pin, the symbol of the Providence Associate relationship. You are invited to renew your commitment as a Providence Associate yearly for three years then you may renew for one-, three- or five-year timespans after. You are a...
As seen in HOPE
Here you will find wonderful content from the Sisters of Providence. The articles here all appeared in HOPE magazine. The Sisters of Providence publish HOPE three times a year to share the mission, spirituality and ministries of the Sisters of Providence. Enjoy!
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Need some HOPE? Look no further! Fill out the form below to receive HOPE, the newsmagazine of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. HOPE extends the energy and power of Providence by sharing information about the mission, spirituality and ministries of the Sisters of Providence. We would be happy to send you a copy three times a year. Would you prefer to read HOPE online? Read articles and sign up for email notifications for new issues here. Fill out...
Providence Associates’ Spring Retreat: A Joyful Time
...When all gathered to share their reflections, the collective insights brought a deeper richness and unity to the experience. Sister Jan Craven, SP, at the Providence Associate retreat. Connecting with the Spirit Saturday evening offered a time of fellowship and relaxation as participants enjoyed popcorn and snacks while watching “A Woman for All Time.” The evening concluded with a brief discussion and prayer. On Sunday, retreatants made a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore, walking through Tile Hall...
Sister Mary Jeanine Schubert
...to the Woods, we would go out at least two or three times a month for lunch. Sharon Richards and I would drive north and her responsibility was to pick out a good restaurant for lunch. If you live on the southside of Chicago, you know there are not a lot of choices. As time went on, our time together was becoming less and less. She just didn’t have the energy to go out. So, we talked a lot on...
Being ‘Stickered’
...choose a color or theme that matches my outfit for the day. I also enjoy meeting and greeting the folks I meet at the temperature-taking desk. It brightens the early morn and I’ve met staff I didn’t know by name —and all while ‘social distancing.’” Sister Mary Lou Ruck loves colors and so, “I look forward to a color that matches my outfit.” She adds, “Sticker time in Providence Hall is a happy time because many of us see each...
White Violet Center earns ‘Real Organic Project’ designation
...of enforcement of some vital USDA Organic standards to protect soil health and animal welfare, organic farmers rallied together to fight to protect the integrity of the organic label. This is what originally motivated WVC Farm Manager John-Michael Elmore to apply for this certification. “We (WVC) are already certified organic, so this became an extension of that. USDA organic certification is getting manipulated by large agri-businesses, and doesn’t fully represent the original intent of the organic movement,” John-Michael said. “While it’s still an important regulatory standard,...
Season of Creation 2022: Fair Trade and Climate Change
Note: We are celebrating the Season of Creation (Sept. 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation through Oct. 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi). The Sisters of Providence Climate Change Task Force will share 10 blogs throughout this time. We hope you enjoy them. Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability: We Can’t Have One Without The Other Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability advocates have the same goal: Work toward a safer environment for workers and protect...
Discerning your call
...to join the community. Schedule a time to meet with Sister Joni by phone, Skype or other. Spend some time getting to know the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as an intern at our White Violet Center for Eco-Justice ministry. Spend concentrated time learning and working in our organic gardens or with our herd of alpacas. A great way to explore what might be next in your life. Get to know the Sisters of Providence better by becoming a...
From Backyard Gardening to Small-Scale Farming: What a Difference a Team Makes!
...of produce (as a teaching farm, we host interns that come here to work and learn the methods we use in certified organic production, so the number fluctuates throughout the seasons and years.). Compared to my backyard garden, that means the farm team is working 50-times the growing space, with only 2.5-times the people. Not to mention that the farm team is also spending time caring for White Violet Center’s herd of alpacas and flock of chickens raised for egg...
Oral History: Sister Teresa Costello
...formed in childhood.” Anonymous Sister Teresa Costello’s parents, Thomas and Ellen Keane Costello. Thomas and Ellen and their 10 children along with Teresa’s paternal grandmother lived together in their small home in the village. Teresa has only fond memories of her childhood. “My mother and my grandmother were best friends. Winter and summer I remember because we could go outside and could go anyplace we wanted. From the time we could walk we spent most of our time helping on...
History Timeline 1966–Today
Timeline: 1840–1926 Timeline: 1926–1966 Timeline: 1966–Today The Sisters of Providence continue their mission of love, mercy, and justice. 1966–1976 Administration of Mother Mary Pius Regnier 1968 Assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a period of unrest in the struggle for civil rights. 1969 First astronaut lands on the moon 1970 Special Chapter Adapting to changes in the Church With the end of Vatican II, many changes are happening in the Catholic Church. Sisters are encouraged...