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Retired Sisters of Providence in the Lourdes Hall Assisted Living Residence of Providence Health Care are transforming plastic grocery and shopping bags into warm sleeping mats. Homeless residents of the Terre Haute area can use these to stretch out and sleep on at night.

“Woodworking is a kind of metaphor for ways I have always sought out and found God,” Sister Carolyn said. “What I do with wood I have done in many other ways throughout my personal and ministerial life.”

“Who knew that I would be calling my cane ‘an unexpected blessing?’ But I have come to realize what a friend it is!”

Now ministering as a parish volunteer and parish council member, literacy tutor and Montessori school substitute, Sister Carol proudly notes that she has taught as a full-time teacher at every level from elementary school through college except for the high school level.

While receiving flowers is a gift, growing them knowing they might make someone’s day a bit brighter is definitely a blessing.

As disciples of Jesus, the Sisters of Providence endeavor to build a community that reflects these Gospel values. We follow Jesus’ example by communally organizing ourselves so that everyone receives what they need and contributes what they can.

Former sisters are living evidence of the unexpected gifts those who have been immersed in the Providence Community take with them wherever they go.

Most importantly, she gave because she believes in the work of the sisters, past and present. Her gift allowed her the opportunity to be a part of that work and to honor two women whom she admires greatly.

“I’m a Catholic Nun. I’m standing up for trans people.” — Sister Barbara Battista Click here to read this column written by Sister Barbara which is featured in Newsweek.

Maybe the Providence Associate relationship is the perfect fit for you!

The open house is a great opportunity for those who have not yet signed up to volunteer for the sisters