Sisters of Providence Blog
A special family visit
‘Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is a place of gifts; a place of rejuvenation.’ Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Cecilia Clare Bocard
She was often referred to as the ‘sister with the dancing feet’ Continue reading
Called to be Peacemakers
Steve had another kind of precious gem to offer us that morning Continue reading
Reminders of the beauty of God
“The beauties of nature were continual reminders to her of the beauty of God; it was a thought she loved to put frequently before our minds. The luxuriance of the foliage suggested the bounty and infinite power of the Creator; the beauty of winter in its snowy mantle, purity of soul and the splendor of that spotlessness. ”
Mother Anastasie Brown shares her first-hand memories of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her connection to nature. Continue reading
Participate with us in Campaign Nonviolence Week
We ask all our partners in mission to join us in daily praying the Litany of Nonviolence during this campaign week Continue reading
Meet the alpacas Sept. 25
It’s time for White Violet Center for Eco-Justice’s annual alpaca farm open house! It’s 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the alpacas up close and learn more about them from those who care for them. Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Gertrude Louise Donahue
Sister Gertrude Louise was a Sister of Providence for 66 years Continue reading
Big Oct. 1 party!
If you’ve EVER heard the word hootenanny you may not have heard it lately. Unless you’ve heard about (or have a ticket to) an event the Sisters of Providence are cooking up for Saturday, Oct. 1, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Continue reading
A Reflection for the Installation of New Leadership
Let us pray this gift for each other Continue reading
Meet Emily: Sister of Providence postulant introduces herself
To foster the types of relationships I grew to value in college, I moved into the Catholic Worker community. It accepted people at various stages of their faith journeys and from all backgrounds to work together to provide hospitality and seek justice. When I met Tracey, I wasn’t excited about a future sister joining the community. I didn’t understand what that meant. Then Tracey and I started running together. During one morning run she shared her vocation story. When I continued asking questions in the days that followed, she began to sense something was up and invited me to a discernment retreat. Continue reading
Sister Denise Wilkinson: A Reflection
She has been a wonderful mentor, modeling so well a welcoming presence, graciousness and sensitivity to others that we have come to love about her Continue reading
Photos: Welcome Emily! A new Sister of Providence postulant
The Sisters of Providence welcomed a new young woman to the Congregation on Wednesday. Emily TeKolste of Carmel, Indiana, officially entered the Congregation with a knocking prayer ritual. Enjoy the photos! Continue reading