Going out on Mission
The Sisters of Providence first sent sisters out on Mission in 1842. From then on, sisters learned of their yearly assignments via the Obedience List every August.
In this undated photo, Sisters of Providence leave campus to go out on Mission.
In this undated photo, Sisters of Providence leave for missions via the Saint Mary’s train station.
Many Sisters of Providence left for mission via the Saint Mary’s train station, which was right across the street from the main Saint Mary-of-the-Woods gate. Here Sisters of Providence leave for their missions on August 17, 1940
Many Sisters of Providence left for mission via the Saint Mary’s train station, which was right across the street from the main Saint Mary-of-the-Woods gate. Here Sisters of Providence leave for their missions on August 17, 1940
Many Sisters of Providence left for mission via the Saint Mary’s train station, which was right across the street from the main Saint Mary-of-the-Woods gate. Here Sisters of Providence leave for their missions on August 17, 1940
This obedience note was given to Sister Rosemary Borntrager (then Sister Rose Cecile) on May 7, 1941. This was the first year that sisters received their assignments via note instead of hearing the Obedience List read aloud.
These records show the sisters assigned to the very first mission the Sisters of Providence accepted in Jasper, Indiana.
The Obedience lists for St. Ambrose School in Hollywood, Calif., from 1935-1944.
Aug. 16, 1956, 6:30 a.m. Outside of the Express Hall area at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, sisters say goodbye to those about to board buses for Chicago.
This record from the Sisters of Providence Archives shows Sisters assigned to minister in Boston in the years 1894, 1895, 1896 and 1897.
Sisters assigned to minister at St. Angela school in Chicago for 1931 and 1932.
