Sisters of Providence invite women to explore religious life

Catholic women ages 18-42 who are seeking to deepen their faith and explore religious life are invited to participate in a Discernment Weekend hosted by the Sisters of Providence Nov. 16-18 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

The theme for the weekend is “Bonded Together in Christ.”

Registration and welcome is planned for 7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in Owens Hall. Saturday’s schedule begins with breakfast, morning prayer and presentation on Common Bonds: Vows, Prayer, Community and Mission, followed by quiet time and small-group sharing. The day continues with Eucharistic Liturgy at 11:30 a.m., followed by dinner, sharing of discernment stories and an opportunity for one-on-one conversation, Eucharistic Liturgy, a tour of the grounds or walking and praying the labyrinth. At 4:30 p.m., there will be reflection on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Sunday’s program features breakfast, small-group sharing with time for questions and answers, prayer in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Eucharistic Liturgy, dinner and wrap-up and evaluation

For more information, contact Sister Nancy Nolan at nnolan@spsmw.org or at 812-535-2895; or Sister Editha Ben, at eben@spsmw.org or at 1-800-860-1840, ext. 2895. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.