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Sister Lawrence Ann Liston
Download Complete Interview with Sister Lawrence Ann Liston Q: Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A: I started school at a public school. I came to St. Ann School in fifth grade. I had not really had any contact with the sisters prior to that. At first, I didn’t really like…
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1964 vocations leaflet
In 1964 the Congregation utilized the following leaflet in its vocation efforts. Today, the Sisters of Providence still serve in Taiwan, but they no longer minister in Peru. Included in this leaflet is a prayer for vocations.
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Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz
“If anyone would serve me, let that one follow me.” (John 12:26) “Armella Ann Schwartz, who was born to Stanley and Joan (Malecke) Schwartz Sept. 26, 1922, in Chicago, seemed destined to a life of service and of following Jesus wherever his invitation led her. Her faith journey began with her baptism and soon she…
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Sister Brendan Harvey
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) “A practical woman of sturdy ancestry and no-nonsense breeding, Sister Brendan would not want us to sentimentalize her now. She was a good Sister of Providence who loved her family, her Congregation…
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Banco Popular supports local mental health with Providence Family Services grant
Banco Popular recently brought to life their motto ‘Together we can make it happen’ by donating $3000 to Providence Family Services’ counseling program. Providence Family Services (PFS) of Chicago is a not-for-profit sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., and a program of Guerin Outreach Ministries. PFS serves the largely Spanish-speaking…
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Meet Hannah!
Get to know Hannah Corbin as she warmly shares a part of her faith journey that has led her to joining the Sisters of Providence. Hannah Corbin is a postulant with the Sisters of Providence. Her spiritual journey has actually been a series of faith and service stepping stones, with each one leading naturally to…
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Sister Adele Mann
“For me life has been a blessed dance, from cradle to adult to loving spouse of Christ.” (Poem in Sister Adele Mann’s celebration of life materials) “Sister Adele thoroughly enjoyed the days of teaching primary children and of ministering to the sick and dying in more recent years, but more than anything she wanted me…
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Sister Lisa Stallings
Download Complete Interview with Sister Lisa Stalling Q: Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A: I was taught by the Sisters of Providence in high school and in college, particularly at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. I was inspired by individuals whom I knew who were strong women and women devoted to prayer….
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Sisters of Providence Congregation artifacts
A video of some of the early artifacts of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception booklet
Throughout the years, there have been several brochures printed about the Church of the Immaculate Conception. This small booklet was printed in the late 1950s or 1960s. This booklet shares information about the architecture of the sacred building, the altars, paintings, windows, organ and the crypt. There are black-and-white images illustrating the booklet. There are…
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Sister Annette Cecile Holmes
“We praise you in the blast of trumpet, we praise you with lyre and harp!” (Psalm 150:3) “I chose this Psalm because of how Sister Annette Cecile gave praise to God through her music,” began Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Annette Cecile Holmes, who died Dec. 28. Born Anna Mary Holmes May…
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Church of the Immaculate Conception restoration
In 1986, the Church of the Immaculate Conception underwent restoration not only to conform with the liturgical norms of the Second Vatican Council, but also to strengthen the floor joists. This brochure lists restoration costs and memorial gift opportunities. The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1886. However, the church was not dedicated until…
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.