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History of the Prayer of Reunion
The Prayer of Reunion has been an important part of the history of the Sisters of Providence from our early beginnings in France. The prayer was an important way for sisters to stay connected to one another especially when at a distance. How very important this prayer must have been to Mother Theodore Guerin and…
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Sister Ann Denise Reger
Jesus said to them,“Let the children alone and do not stop them from coming to me, for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs.” Matthew 19:14 Love the children first, and then teach them. St. Mother Theodore Guerin There are many scripture passages that would be appropriate for Sister Ann…
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Sister Maureen Fallon
Download All Things Possible – Sister Maureen Fallon Q. Tell us about your early life: your family, where you grew up, your priorities, your interests, your values? I’m an Irish Catholic Chicagoan, which defines a whole culture in Chicago. My parents and grandparents were Irish Catholic. So that was critically important to us growing up,…
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Sister Beatrice Hoberg (formerly Sister Mary Canice)
Sing to God a new song! Sing to God, all the earth! Psalm 96 This song seemed appropriate for our remembrance of Sister Beatrice Hoberg, considering her connections with music and her creativity. Beatrice was a writer, a poet and a composer of music: talents which served her well in her many years of active…
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Sister Diane Ris (formerly Sister Martin Therese)
The beginning of this commentary from the funeral Mass was written by Sister Diane Ris, who died Feb. 20, 2013. “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) “This is a very special day. I’m so glad to have you all here with me. I have…
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One Billion Rising dance practice – Sisters of Providence
Sisters of Providence practice a dance for the One Billion Rising event raising awareness of violence against women and girls. This particular dance was specifically choreographed for mature dancers and goes with the song “Break the Chain.” (Lyrics by Tena Clark, Music by Tena Clark/Tim Heintz) The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are…
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Sister Anne Doherty (formerly Sister Dennis)
“Come to me, all you who labor and are overburdened and I will refresh you. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.” (Matt. 11: 28-3) This reading from the Gospel…
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Sister Catherine Mayer (formerly Sister Catherine Alma)
“… the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament and those who instruct many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” Daniel 12: 3 “When I considered a scripture for Sister Catherine, I thought of this one immediately, not only because of the many years Sister Catherine taught in schools, but…
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Sister Sharon Richards
Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. They were friends of my family. I was never privileged to have Sisters of Providence as teachers because we never lived in an area where they ministered. My mother’s sister was Sister Alice Gertrude Bruns and her cousin was Sister Mary Leona Cook….
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The Joy of Vatican II
(originally published in the winter 2013 issue of HOPE magazine) By Peg Benson Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli might justifiably be accused of being impulsive. He announced his intention to convene the Second Vatican Council on Jan. 25, 1959, as he waved joyously from a balcony — just three months into his papacy, having floated the idea…
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Sister Mary Eleanor Galvin
“… behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.’” Matthew 2:1-2 “Sister Mary Eleanor Galvin who was born in the Advent of 1926, she died during the nine day preparation for Christmas…
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Sister Sharon Sullivan (formerly Sister Barbara Mary)
“Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.” Matthew 11:29-30 “What a welcome [Sister Sharon Sullivan’s entrance to eternal life] must have been for one who had been ‘gentle and humble…
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.