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Sister Delan Ma at ease with God and others

“Just trust God. God will provide. Even tomorrow what will happen we don’t know. Believe there is God. God doesn’t always give happy feelings. But in the end we are looking to eternal life. Cooperate and trust and believe,” advises Sister Delan Ma of Taiwan.

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Get to know Providence Associate Diane Estringel

I find being a Providence Associate the best decision I have made.

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Get to know Sister Joni Luna, SP

Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Sister Joni Luna, SP, shares of her search for something that was missing in her life which led her to find first God and then a vocation as a Catholic woman religious (sister).

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Get to know Providence Associate Debra Prieto

What does being a Providence Associate mean to you?
It means walking with God in my life journey, leaning on Providence for support.

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Get to know Providence Associate Beverly Okey

The Providence Relationship is life giving for me because of the sense of being part of something larger than myself — being part of a community of like-minded people, praying together and working toward shared goals. We do not have to change what we are doing necessarily, but live our lives with a shared sense of support and prayer that helps us to engage more effectively in what we do.

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Photos and fun: Sisters of Providence annual meeting 2019

Since the 1840s when Saint Mother Theodore would call her sisters home to the Woods in the summer, Sisters of Providence have been coming together every summer to reconnect, pray, plan, learn and grow in love. Enjoy these photos from the Sisters of Providence annual meeting June 29-July 4, 2019.

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Sharing joy and togetherness: Providence Associate annual meeting 2019

Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence gathered from near and far to come home to the Woods for their annual meeting June 28-July 1, 2019. Enjoy these photos of the sisters and associates enjoying their time together at the Woods.

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Celebrate with us! Sister Emily’s first vows

Sister Emily TeKolste professed vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for the the first time as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. We are so blessed to have Sister Emily with us on this journey of living out love, mercy and justice in service of God’s people.

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Grumbling with Saint Mother Theodore

Saint Mother Theodore, truly I have great need of your prayers. I am quite a grumbler.

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HOPE summer 2019 — A community of hope

In the summer 2019 issue of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods HOPE magazine, you will find stories about the ever-expanding community of Providence, Sister Corbin Hannah’s ministry with homeless youth, new burial options at the Woods, our Annual Report and more!

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A community of hope for homeless young adults

Safe Place Services of Louisville, a day shelter for homeless young adults, lives up to its name. It’s not everywhere that homeless young people can let their guard down, kick off their shoes and feel at home. At the hub shelter is 34-year-old Sister Corbin Hannah.

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Spirit in community: Providence Associate spring retreat 2019

It was a beautiful weekend despite the rain for the 80-plus Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence and guests who attended the Providence Associate spring retreat March 8-10, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Dianne Bergant, C.S.A, led us in a deep and living conversation around the topic of the Community of Earth and how we understand our common home.

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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.