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The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Ask a Sister: Spiritual help 5 cents
Published on January 24, 2023
They asked about how they would know if God was calling them? Or what it was that God really wanted them to do with their lives? There were a few who asked what to do to strengthen their faith.
Gospel reflection
January 22, 2023: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on January 19, 2023
‘We know his decision.’
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The universe story: How do we fit? Providence Community spring retreat
Join us as we come together for moments of reflection and conversation with each other and all our kin. Together let us strive to listen to each other and come into deeper relationship with the universe!
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Sister Laurie Brink, O.P.
A Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa, Laurie Brink, O.P., is Professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, and an associate editor of The Bible Today. Her most […]
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Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Published on January 16, 2023
‘May we be worthy of his legacy.’
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HOPE winter 2023 — Creating a new day
Published on January 12, 2023
The arts, assisting people in need at the border, raising consciousness and funds to combat climate change. These are some of the many ways the Sisters of Providence are creating a new day filled with love, mercy and justice.
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Newsnotes from winter 2023 HOPE magazine
Published on January 12, 2023
Catch up on the latest news and happenings from the Sisters of Providence!
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Sisters of Providence presence expanding at the border
Published on January 12, 2023
Although Tracey’s enthusiasm for her ministry never waned, “the distance and separation from community and family had been hard. I knew I would need support from my sisters … so I extended an invitation to join me here in Nogales.” Sisters Marilú Covani, SP, and Nancy Bartasavich, SP, accepted that invitation.
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Sisters of Providence provide leadership
Published on January 12, 2023
“We … know Sister Jenny as a faithful daughter of Providence, someone whose own life experiences, like your own, have called her to let go in order to let something new come. Thank you, Victory Noll Sisters, for inviting us into your lives.”
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Art is prayer
Published on January 12, 2023
Sister Jody O’Neil, SP, finds spirituality in creating works of art.
“Art is a connection of my spirit and the spirit beyond me,” she said.
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A new way to raise consciousness and funds to combat climate change
Published on January 12, 2023
We hope this stewardship will bring many benefits to the community and the planet. At the very least, it will make us each more aware of how individual choices affect the vitality of the planet and help us to acquire some funds to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Practical ideas to combat climate change
Published on January 12, 2023
Below are some ideas Providence Community members suggested that we could do to combat climate change. Maybe you could join us!
