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.…
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 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…
A place for prayer
This article is reprinted from the winter 2011 issue of HOPE. The sisters who will be returning “home” to Providence Hall once the renovation is complete will also return home to a small, renovated chapel located on the second floor.…
You never know what you’ll discover
You never know what topic will be addressed on the Wabash Valley Visions & Voices blog. Take for instance the latest post. It’s a 1905 photograph of the Allen Chapel AME Choir in Terre Haute, Ind. This photo is part…
A grand structure: Providence Hall
Providence Hall, like the phoenix rising from the ashes, rose from the ashes of the convent built by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin after a horrific fire on Feb. 7, 1889. The annals of the Sisters of Providence describe the start…
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…
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…
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…
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…
