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Artifacts of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Watch Mother Theodore’s trunk Statues Mother Theodore’s journal Crucifixes & rosaries One says, “This crucifix was carefully kept with envelopes and packets containing what may be first class relics of Mother Theodore. It is probable that is associated in some way with Mother Theodore.” The Seven Dolor Beads were given by Mother Theodore to Eugenia…
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Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
Sister Arrianne Whittaker professes first vows; Sister Su-Hsin Huang professes perpetual vows
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Sister Marie Kevin Tighe
“She was able to feel with those who were struggling with health issues, with emotional challenges, with loss or with life’s disappointments.”
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Sister Luke Crawford
Sister Luke Crawford died Friday, April 25, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute.
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Prayer support: Help bearing the weight
With the words “Your son has leukemia,” the weight becomes noticeable. Fear, uncertainty, anxiety, pain and loss all rolled into one heavy weight that starts to bear hug your heart and mind. Prayers from others take on a new importance. The love from God and its true definition can be felt at a more granular level when you know of others who pray for you. God’s church resides in the prayers of its members, where ever they may be, however they may gather.
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Sister Marie Agatha Vonderheide
Certainly, Sister Marie Agatha Vonderheide is someone who has exemplified to all of us the graciousness and kindness of God, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary on Sister Marie Agatha, who died March 15, 2014, at the age of 92.
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Sister Regina Gallo shares a bit about her SP journey thus far
Sister Regina Gallo talks about becoming a Sister of Providence, living out the mission of the Congregation through her ministry and what gives her hope for the future.
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Sister Denise Wilkinson encourages us during Lent
Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, encourages us to think positively about the Lenten season that we enter into this week. Don’t let cold weather deter you from beginning to think about Jesus’ journey from death into life, as we welcome spring and Easter.
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Sister Ann Francis Hammersley
“Simplicity, happiness and obliging others without being judgmental radiated from her manner,” said Sister Joan Matthews in her commentary for Sister Ann Francis Hammersley who died Jan. 29, 2014 at the age of 87.
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There are always opportunities to serve
On this MLK Day, we remind you of the many volunteer opportunities with the Sisters of Providence.
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A historical snapshot of the SP human rights efforts
The Sisters of Providence join with others in celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Congregation has a long legacy of supporting human rights and other social justice issues.
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.