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We are so blessed!

By Harve Schlachter | January 9, 2020 |

Our donors continue to bless the congregation with many gifts and acts of kindness. Read a reflection from Director of Development, Harve Schlachter as he recalls the amazing generosity shown by our donors during this past Christmas Season.

Call to Action: Attend Town Hall Meetings and Other Meet-the-Candidate Events!

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | January 9, 2020 |

the Political Engagement Team of the Climate Change Task Force would like to share the following suggestions gleaned from the Interfaith Power and Light website

Three quotes from Mother Theodore that should make you think about volunteering in the New Year

By Mary Riley | January 8, 2020 |

Saint Mother Theodore wrote about many things. What did she have to say about volunteering and being of service to others.

We all need a Polish grandpa! We all need the Christ Child.

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 20, 2019 |

We all need a Polish grandpa. We all need the Christ Child.

Come O Wisdom: a reflection on our senior jubilarians

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 19, 2019 |

Truly, each of you, in your own way, has been a key figure in the unfolding story of Providence in the life of this Congregation.

Sending us out to encourage new sisters

By Diane Weidenbenner | December 12, 2019 |

Thank you for investing in the future of the Sisters of Providence

Get to know Providence Associate Gerri Baum

By Amy Miranda | December 11, 2019 |

Mostly, being a Providence Associate keeps me connected to the past and the future. The Sisters of Providence were my teachers, academically and by example. Sisters are now employed in areas that focus on leadership in areas benefiting the common good and loving by example. Who wouldn’t want to be associated with the faith, courage and intelligence to go forward into the ever-changing world?

Christmas Letter from Sister Dawn, General Superior

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 10, 2019 |

You are the light this Christmas Season! Read Sister Dawn’s Christmas letter sharing how donors help the Sisters of Providence bring the light of Christ’s compassion to those in need.

Christmas Mourning

By Sister Connie Kramer | December 9, 2019 |

It is when I have done this kind of reflection and made life-giving decisions that I have allowed grief to be my teacher

Light among darkness: A reflection for the second Sunday of Advent

By Sister Barbara Battista | December 8, 2019 |

By our actions and in our speech, we proclaim that no one is beyond God’s love

Advent 2019: All are welcome or How do we make room in the inn?

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 6, 2019 |

In a season where we sometimes can get really focused on what we are going to give, let’s become gracious receivers of God’s hospitality, receptors of the sacred

Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Eugene Marie Howard, SP

By Sister Marilyn Baker | December 5, 2019 |

Much of the personal information I was able to find about Sister Eugene Marie came from a handwritten, undated document which may have been a commentary prepared after Sister Eugene Marie’s death.

Welcome to our blog. Here, we will share with you stories of our lives as Sisters of Providence. We invite Providence Associates to write in this space also. We hope you find these posts enjoyable and inspirational.

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