Diane Weidenbenner

Diane Weidenbenner

Diane Weidenbenner is the annual fund manager and donor relations for the Sisters of Providence Advancement Services office. She's also a Providence Associate.

Novice Sister’s new Ministry: Blessing upon Blessing

“My role as a teacher can include helping to redirect a student who isn’t paying attention or helping a child who is sad. It’s about helping the children find ways to cope with emotions and stress,” said Sister Stephanie.

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Sisters and nearby community celebrate Easter

It was a joyous Easter service on Sunday, with bright, aroma-filled flowers, sisters singing and triumphant piano and organ music. Families in the Wabash community regularly attend Mass with the Sisters of Providence and today was no exception. A set…

Donors, you bless us beyond words!

Your generosity abounded! We raised a total of $30,772 from 110 gifts. We had first-time gifts from 13 people, including seven brand-new friends to the Congregation.

Saint Mother Theodore’s Legacy Lives: Giving Day 2022

To celebrate Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the Sisters of Providence, we’ll be hosting Saint Mother Theodore’s Legacy Lives: Giving Day 2022 on Oct. 18. The giving day is a special opportunity for friends and supporters of the Congregation, and Mother Theodore, to give a gift to honor the strong foundation that she built.

The sisters treasure your financial support!

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods have always treasured our friends who give a donation every month. Now we have created an official program called Providence GEMs (Gives Every Month), to show our appreciation for these faithful givers and to shine a light on monthly giving.

The indelible mark of Providence: Interview with Barbara Ringenberger

Barbara supports the mission and ministries of the Sisters of Providence because they had such a wonderful impact on her life. “The sisters worked diligently to provide my brother and me with an education, both spiritual and academic, that throughout our lives has opened doors as we progressed through our lives,” said Barbara.

Sister Emily TeKolste’s renewal of Vows

Sister Emily Tekolste renewed her vows of poverty, chastity and obedience with the Sisters of Providence Sunday, June 28, in the Good Shepherd Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. You can read a copy of her reflection here. During this time of…