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Sister John Mary Rifner
The sisters remember John Mary as one who enjoyed life, who had a generous spirit and one who was just fun to be with
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Sister Mary Cecile Grojean
Mary Cecile liked to laugh and make people laugh
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Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on abuse of Catholic Sisters by clergy
The sexual harassment and rape of Catholic sisters by priests and bishops has been discussed in meetings of leaders of orders of Catholic sisters from around the world for almost 20 years
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A Sister Prom/Winter Dance!
January 31 was an opportunity for sisters’ night out! Destination: O’Shaughnessy Dining Room. Event: Sister Prom! The event was the brainchild of Ashley Fern, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College student, and some of her classmates, who invited the Sisters of Providence to mingle with the students on the dance floor. More than 30 sisters showed up, not…
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Prayer and Reflections for Awareness Against Human Trafficking
We wanted to share with you these reflections from the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Holy Cross International Justice Office as we continue to take a stand against Human Trafficking.
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Sister Louise Schroeder (formerly Sister Edward Louise)
We can be assured that as Sister Louise Schroeder is called to give an account of her stewardship, she will have no regrets
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Newsnotes: winter 2019 updates from the Sisters of Providence
Read some of the latest news and updates from the Sisters of Providence.
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Sister Ann Marie Boyce
‘She almost always said yes to anyone’s request for help. She was lovingly generous, totally dependable, and a faithful friend to many.’
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O Antiphon – O Emmanuel come ransom us
Emmanuel, God-with-us, the final antiphon sung on December 23, is one of the most treasured names by which we address God. The Word of God has become flesh and dwells among us! The great longing for Wisdom to dwell among us comes to fulfillment in the conception of the Son of God in Mary by…
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O Antiphon – O King of nations come save us
Jesus the Christ enters the antiphons directly as the one who is King and Desired of all. He will bind God’s people Israel with the Gentile world. The foundation of this union is Christ as the cornerstone. Speaking eloquently to both Jewish and Gentile Christians, St. Paul uses the cornerstone image in the letter to…
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O Antiphon – O Dayspring come shine on us
Dawn – even though it rouses us from sleep and marks the beginning of a new day with all its challenges and blessings – brings light and the possibilities that a new day holds. The Sun of Justice shines upon Mary and Joseph, angels, rulers, shepherds and on ourselves as we rejoice and marvel at…
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O Antiphon – O Key of David come free us
As we read the Book of Kings, it is startling to discover that even though they were lawful descendants of David, the constant refrain describing all but two of the kings reads: “He did evil in the sight of the Lord.” David himself sinned seriously yet to David belong the key and scepter of the…
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.