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A place for neighbors: Providence Housing Corporation
Providence Housing Corporation was formed to provide affordable housing for the Congregation’s neighbors in need.
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Warm hearts welcome postulant Anna Fan
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcome postulant Anna Fan in a heart-warming entrance ceremony on Nov. 13.
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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.
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Tracey Horan begins an exciting new journey with the SPs
Tracey Horan enters the postulancy of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sept. 8, 2014. Sisters welcome her with open hearts and arms during a short ritual filled with prayer, readings and song. She receives a special blessing and receives her keys to her new home in Owens Hall.
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Sister Joni Luna enters the Novitiate on Aug. 10, 2014
Sister Joni Luna enters the Sisters of Providence Novitiate on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in a beautiful ceremony in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
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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 and joyous time for the SPs.
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Sister Su-Hsin takes perpetual vows June 29, 2014
Sister Su-Hsin takes perpetual vows on June 29, 2014, at Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
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Share a story about a sister you love!
National Catholic Sisters Week begins today and goes through Friday, March 14, as part of National Women’s History Month. Help us celebrate and recognize the Sisters of Providence.
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Virtual circles offer real relationship
Recently “Providence Circles” were formed based on geographic area. Twelve are now operating across the U.S. Because not all Associates live near to each other, two “virtual” Providence Circles were also established. These groups meet via conference call. Any associate, candidate-associate or sister is welcome to attend any of the circles.
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Meeting needs far and wide
Sister Josephine ministered as a nurse from July 1969 to August 1971 in Vietnam during the war. She served taking care of children in an orphanage. Today she accompanies sisters having with special health needs.
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Accounting for relationships
Sister Deborah Campbell travels the world in service to the those in need in her ministry as senior auditor with Catholic Relief Services (CRS). “It’s those sorts of connections that are meaningful. I try to treat everyone like they are valuable, like I would want to be treated,” Sister Deborah said.
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What do sisters do all day?
As part of her daily responsibilities, Sister Nancy Nolan, vocation office coordinator, answers questions and inquiries from women who are interested in religious life. Sometimes Sister Nancy is asked for information from young women, especially, who have been tasked with doing research and reporting on religious life. Questions can include “What do you wear,” or…
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Diane Weidenbenner is the annual fund manager and donor relations for the Sisters of Providence Advancement Services office. She's also a Providence Associate.