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Sister Mary Charles Spalding
“ … so that the world know that you sent me, and that you loved them as you loved me.” (John 17:23) “This prayer of Jesus for his apostles, we apply to all the latter day missionaries who are also sent by Jesus that the world may know of God’s love,” read Sister Joan Kirkpatrick…
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Sister Mary Alice (Joseph Gertrude) Zander
“As gracious distributors of God’s manifold grace, put your gifts at the service of one another … so that in all things God may be glorified.” (1 Peter 4:10a, 11b) “‘The only gift we can give each other is to celebrate life every day.’ Sister Mary Alice sent me a card several weeks ago and…
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Sister Ann Xavier Hau
“O my Beloved, you are my shepherd, I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) “At the beginning of this commentary, I read Sister Ann Xavier’s favorite scripture version of Psalm 23. It speaks of the gratitude that filled her heart for all God had given her throughout her life,” said Sister Diane Ris in her commentary…
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Working Women’s Hands
A photo journal of the gifts of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., published in July 2010. This journal was created in print by Jessie Light, who was a Providence Volunteer Minister from 2009-10, and has been transposed to video so it may be seen by a wider audience. The journal was intended…
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Sister Anna Ho transfers vows to Sisters of Providence
Sister Anna Ho, a native of Vietnam, has transferred her vows as a woman religious to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Anna was born in Ban Me Thuot, Vietnam. She currently lives in Maternity BVM Convent at Chicago. She graduated from Providence College in Taichung, Taiwan, where she earned a bachelor’s degree…
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Sister Beth Wright
Download complete interview with Sister Beth Wright (PDF) Q. Why did you decide to become a Sister of Providence? A. That goes into my call story. I am a Catholic convert. I was not Catholic when I felt the call. I was on a spiritual journey, but I did not participate in institutional church at…
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Sister Delan Ma
Download complete interview with Sister Delan Ma (PDF) Q. What led you to become a Sister of Providence? A. I think it is God’s call. It is very obvious to me, although at that time I didn’t know it was that kind of call. Three generations of my family are Catholics. My faith comes from…
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Sisters of Providence offer comment on newly released book
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have prepared a response to the publication of “The Third Miracle,” by author Bill Briggs, scheduled for release Tuesday, Jan. 11. “We are grateful that Mr. Briggs chose to feature the canonization of our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, in his new book. We believe her story…
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Time capsule spawns memories of former Catholic High School in Terre Haute
Memorabilia connected to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, has been recovered in a time capsule at a former convent that has been razed. Owners of the property where the former Paul C. Schulte High School stands recently decided to raze the former convent built in 1958 for Sisters of Providence who taught…
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Sister Dorothy (Damien) Deal
“When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on Earth. …” (Ephesians 3:14) “This Scripture passage seemed an appropriate one for Sister Dorothy Deal, who died at age 91, a Sister of Providence for 74…
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Sister Mary Isabelle Welsh
“Hark! My Lover — here he comes, springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills.” (Song of Songs 2:8) “Sister Mary Isabelle chose this scriptural passage to be read at her wake. I was a bit surprised when I saw her choice, since the reading is so emotional, even sensual, and Isa was so down…
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.