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HOPE winter 2018 — The bonds that unite us

With so much division in our world, it can be easy to lose sight of that which unites us. In this issue of HOPE, we would like to focus on what brings us together. Our shared world. Our roots and history, perhaps. Prayer, spirituality, communing with one God. Friendship. Community. Let us take some time now to focus on these bonds that unite us.

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For Sister Suzanne, prayer is life

“Prayer is all-permeating, inclusive. Prayer is ingrained in me.”
“Each day is a gift,” she says.

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Get to know Sister Jenny Howard

Meet Sister Jenny Howard. A former biology teacher and coach and currently a member of the Sisters of Providence leadership team, Sister Jenny shares in these video and audio files about her life, family and her call to religious life as a Sister of Providence.

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Prayer and action: new Providence Associates look forward to the future

It changed my view of God from a thunderbolt thrower to a God who is always caring for me. It also made me want to be God’s hands here on earth spreading word of God’s Providence and way of charity, justice and love.

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New Providence Associates share their journey

“I am also excited about the future! I know this is just one big step towards a future working with the sisters and associates to bring forth love, mercy, and justice to the world.”

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Providence Associate commitment ceremony 2017

Twenty-two Providence Associates made their first commitments to a deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence in 2017. Enjoy these photos from the Nov. 17 commitment ceremony.

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Photos! Providence Associate 10 year anniversary celebration

Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates celebrated 10 years in relationship with a celebration Nov. 17-19, 2017, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Enjoy these photos from the days filled with laughter, prayer, good companionship and fun.

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The joy of a religious vocation

This National Vocation Awareness Week, we thought what better way to make us all more aware of a religious vocation as a Sister of Providence than by showing it!

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Welcome, Teresa Kang, to the Sisters of Providence

Teresa Kang of Taiwan entered the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, as a postulant in a special entrance ceremony Sept. 24, 2017. Welcome Teresa! Enjoy photos from the day below. Learn more about Teresa and her journey so far here.

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A mother’s prayer

Sister Dina’s mother Cynthia relates the story where she believes God spoke to her regarding her daughter’s vocation.

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HOPE fall 2017 — Together in mission

In the fall 2017 issue of HOPE magazine, read how you are vital in the mission of the Sisters of Providence. Your donations, volunteer time and love and support are vital to all we do together in the world. Thank you! Read the stories of how have and can continue to make a difference with us.

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Preparing to bring God’s love, mercy and justice to the world

“My mind and my heart have been stretched and made more pliable through the formation process. And I know that I am loved. And the fact that I am loved calls me to love as well,” Sister Dina Bato said.

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Amy Miranda is a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence and a staff member in their Advancement Services office. Amy is a 1998 graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She currently manages the SP publication HOPE and works on marketing support for Providence Associates, new membership and Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.