The weekend of March 16-18, 2018 more than 70 Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence gathered for prayer, reflection and community time at the Providence Associate spring retreat. Enjoy photos from the retreat!
From left, Providence Associates Eileen Horan, Sabrina Falls and Jude Magers during a prayer moment at the retreat.
Providence Associate Mel Marino Wolff joins others in applauding the announcement of Sister Sue Paweski, backset, as the new co-director for the Providence Associate relationship.
Candle table decoration
Chuck Neuman visits with Providence Associate Co-Director Debbie Dillow before the retreat.
Providence Associate Donna Watzke laughs while visiting with sisters and associates at the retreat.
Providence Associates Jennifer and Duane Drake check out the schedule and materials for the retreat.
A prayer moment at the retreat. Providence Associates Sara Bennett and Kathryn Martin.
Providence Associates Sandra Wickware and Regina Hartman at prayer.
Blessing of the heads during the opening prayer.
Presenter Jeanne Connolly begins her presentation to a full house at the spring retreat.
Providence Associate Karen Goehl at prayer.
Providence Associate Marilyn Rausch listens during table discussion.
Sister Mary Lou Ruck offers a healing energy session for Providence Associate Gail Jones
Showing of her St. Patrick Day spirit on Saturday at the retreat is Sister Mary Moloney.
Sister Mary Morley listens to an associate.
Providence Associate Betty Sloan at prayer.
Providence Associate Teresa Clark shares at her table as Sister Sue Paweski, Mel Marino Wolff and others look on.
Prayer circle. From left, Providence Associates Joan Richards, Marilyn Rausch, Sister Terri Grasso, Betty Sloan and Sister Mary Morley.
Lots of green for Saturday’s portion of the retreat that fell on St. Patrick’s Day.
Small group discussion at tables.
General Councilor Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp announces the new co-drector of Providence Associates, Sister Sue Paweski.
Statue of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Retreat leader Jeanne Connolly, a covenant companion with the Wheaton Franciscans, presents.
Providence Associate Maria Price congratulates new Co-Director Sister Sue Paweski with a hug.
Small group discussion at tables during the retreat.
Table decorations for the retreat.
Providence Associates Teresa Clark and Rita Edwards with candidate Mary Wieland.
Providence Associates Rosaline Secrest, Connie Schnapf and Sandy Powell during table discussion.
Amy Miranda is a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence and a staff member in their Mission Advancement office. Amy is a 1998 graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. After serving in marketing and communication for the Sisters of Providence for nearly 25 years, Amy now serves as the Congregation's annual giving manager.
