Sisters of Providence
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.
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…
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…
Statement: Sisters of Providence leadership makes statement on gun control issues, sends letters to editors
Today, the Sisters of Providence leadership team issued a statement on gun control. it is as follows: Letter to the Editor: Guns are lively ammunition for passionate debate these days. It seems that weekly we learn of a tragedy where…
Sister Diane Ris dies; was 16th general superior of Sisters of Providence
Sister Diane Ris, who served as the 16th general superior of the Sisters of Providence from 1996-2001, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 80. Sister Diane was in office when Pope John…
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…
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…
Winter Storm Nemo: Anticipation, beauty, community and reflection from Sister Jane Iannacone
Records were set along the Northeast Coast of the United States last weekend: records for snowfall, records for winds, records for piles of snow, records for conversations about snow. For the record, there are about a dozen Sisters of Providence…
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…
Sister Anne Doherty dies; was 14th general superior of Sisters of Providence
Sister Anne Doherty, who served as the 14th general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., from 1981 to 1986, died Sunday, Feb.3, 2013, in Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. During her years of leadership, she…