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Election Prayer

For the world and its leaders, may all those in authority have the courage to walk the path of peace.

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Reflections for Foundation Day 2020

We love these women who have so shaped our beloved community.

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Congregation supports faith leaders’ election integrity statement

We support the many faith leaders from across the country who have signed this statement regarding the integrity, safety, and fairness in the 2020 election

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Obituary

Sister Dorothy Drobis (formerly Sister Irene Therese)

“She generously shared stories about her childhood, and her decision to become a nun. I was in awe of her strength and convictions.”

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Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the mission to Asia

A prayer service on Tuesday, September 29, marked the 100th anniversary of the Mission to Asia which is still vibrant today. The Congregation read the following readings from the China biography, “Against All Odds,” in English and Mandarin, followed by General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski’s reflection and a blessing of the cross. View photo album….

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Newsnotes Fall 2020

Sisters profess perpetual vows We are so blessed! Sunday, July 26, was a beautiful day as Sister Corbin Hannah professed perpetual vows as a Sister of Providence. COVID-19 with its masks and physical distancing and loved ones watching from afar via livestream could not dampen the joy and the beauty of this celebration. We are…

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Nine days of prayer with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

A novena is simply nine consecutive days of prayer. Join the Sisters of Providence as we ask Saint Mother Theodore Guerin to intercede and pray for us on the nine days leading up to her feast day.

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Timber

William LeCroy, who is scheduled to be executed by the federal government at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, recently sent – through other sources – one of his poems to our very own Sister Barbara Battista, who will serve as his minister of record.

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Sister educators reminisce about Sisters of Providence Schools

“I hope they carried away the conviction that creating a community and working for the good of all people is possible and desired.”

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Good Shepherd Chapel formally blessed

‘This new cemetery celebrates these significant friends of the community and enables us to honor their loved ones during a difficult time.’

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Chicago Fire star sends birthday wishes to daughter of legendary Chicago firefighter

During these unprecedented, challenging times, Estelle especially appreciated the time Kinney took to wish her well and acknowledge her military service

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Moving ahead with action against death penalty

The federal death chamber is in Terre Haute, Indiana, a mere 10 miles from our Motherhouse

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The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are a congregation of Roman Catholic women religious (sisters) who minister throughout the United States and Taiwan. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840. The congregation has a mission of being God's Providence in the world by committing to performing works of love, mercy and justice in service among God's people.