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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.
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From us to you: Blessings to you for giving
Words cannot express how grateful we are for those who faithfully supported us in whatever ways they could.
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Living the Gospel of Hope through better health care access
“People will not wait until they are on their deathbed to go to the doctor if the clinic is within walking distance. Many residents don’t have a car or it’s broken down or out of gas,” said Sister Dorothy.
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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.
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Sending us out to encourage new sisters
Thank you for investing in the future of the Sisters of Providence
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A new and improved SistersofProvidence.org
Spend a few minutes or an hour checking out the new site. Did you know that our website is one of the most important ways that new people learn about the Congregation? Thousands of people visit it each month!
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Transforming urban America one student at a time
Ever since 1840, the Sisters of Providence have been committed to providing quality education to children, furthering the legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. In 2007, that legacy led the SPs to sponsor Providence Cristo Rey (PCR), a college preparatory school that follows the model born in Chicago by the Jesuits. The Cristo Rey Network…
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The bond of friendship leads to lives as sisters
“Before Anna and I were friends. Now we are family members of the Sisters of Providence, with a multi-year friendship base to help me live more freely in this family,” Teresa said.
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SPs are merry presents at Light Your Way Christmas Parade
The Christmas season is a time to be merry and bright and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are enthusiastic supporters of this tradition. Saturday night, the Sisters of Providence participated in the 2nd annual Light Your Way Christmas Parade in downtown Terre Haute, as one of more than 75 entries. Sisters and staff…
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“You don’t give up on a person” Sister Rita Clare’s journey with a prisoner
“He’s always felt remorse. I’m not condoning the evil that he has done. But he’s also a human being who needs support. He needs someone who is a positive influence in his life and can help him improve.”
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Unity and difference: blessings of engagement for local church members and the Sisters of Providence
To date, 11 members of Central Christian Church have become Providence Associates or are candidates, including the pastor! Karen Sagraves says many synergies exist between Central Christian Church and the Sisters of Providence. “We’re both very inclusive, related to ecumenical issues and relationships with others. We’re both justice-oriented and progressive.”
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March 18, 2017 SMTG statue dedication in Jasper, Indiana
The Sisters of Providence joined St. Joseph Catholic Church in celebrating their 175th anniversary of the first mission school began by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in Jasper, Indiana, in 1842, by attending a day of festivities which included the blessing/dedication of a new Mother Theodore statue with two children. Read Sister Dawn Tomaszewski’s most recent…
Diane Weidenbenner is the annual fund manager and donor relations for the Sisters of Providence Mission Advancement office. She's also a Providence Associate.