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.

What can these Woods offer you?

The Jubilee Year of Mercy began Dec. 8, 2015, the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council. What will you do this year to grow in your faith? To strengthen both charitable works and social justice at home and as part of your faith community? Maybe a visit to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods can help you on your way.

Care of Earth attracts new members

The Sisters of Providence ministry educating toward care for creation at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice is attracting young women to joining the Congregation.

Sister Marilú Covani

Sister Marilu Covani talks about what it has been like to be a mother, grandmother and Sister of Providence.

Toward the future: young sisters look forward

“The Congregation members support each other through difficult challenges and situations. No one works through the difficulties alone. Through several sisters, I see a passion for mission, ministry, prayer, and community, which is contagious,” Sister Dina said.
Three of our newest Sisters of Providence recently shared their thoughts about the future. Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Dina Bato are temporarily professed and Sister Joni Luna is a novice in her second year of formation.

Arrianne’s first vows, June 29, 2014

Sister Arrianne Whittaker took first vows with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, surrounded by hundreds of sisters, Providence Associates, family and friends. Enjoy photos from Sister Arrianne’s special day…