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Celebrating the contributions of Providence Associate Marilyn Neuman (and her husband Chuck)

By Amy Miranda | April 23, 2014 |

“Marilyn has the passion and desire and belief in the Providence Associates,” said Sister Diane Mason of Providence Associate Marilyn Neuman. Marilyn and her husband Chuck were recently recognized for their countless hours and efforts contributed in helping to establish the Providence Associate relationship.

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Easter reminds us that death is not the end

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | April 16, 2014 |

Sister Denise Wilkinson shares a recent experience that she had in Taiwan, related to Good Friday and Easter.

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Volunteering for your future

By Ariane Detamore | April 11, 2014 |

Mandy Lynch has always felt a need to help others. Last summer she volunteered with the Sisters of Providence and it was during this time that she found her passion for nursing home administration, leading her down a new career path.

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Lent – Nearing the end

By Sister Ann Casper | April 10, 2014 |

When I was a kid, Lent was all about “giving up.” Maybe that’s why I didn’t particularly like it. So, how is Lent different for me now as an adult? How is it different for you?

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Blaze the Fire Puppy is blessed and reporting for duty

By Sister Lisa Stallings | April 9, 2014 |

Blaze the Fire Puppy and Sugar Creek Fire Chief Darrick Scott are blessed during a special ceremony on April 6, 2014.

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Growing in depth: Providence Associate Joanna Dailey

By Amy Miranda | April 8, 2014 |

“My favorite part of being a Providence Associate is coming to the Woods for events open to associates, and sometimes, when I can, coming for Mass. I enjoy being among like-minded people to whom you do not have to explain a pursuit of life in the Spirit,” Providence Associate Joanna Dailey says.

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Sister Mary Tomlinson: life changing experience from a Sisters of Providence Come and See weekend

By Amy Miranda | March 30, 2014 |

In this video clip, Sister of Providence Mary Tomlinson shares her experience at a Sister of Providence Come and See weekend, which proved life changing in her decision to enter the Congregation. Watch the clip, share the clip, and consider attending or recommending to someone you love the upcoming free Come and See weekend April 11-13 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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Storms, seasickness, and the Cincinnati

By Sister Paula Damiano | March 24, 2014 |

Mother Theodore and her companions endured dark, cramped quarters, rough waters and storms on their journey from France to America. The new permanent shrine to Saint Mother Theodore will have a replica of the small space that she lived in during her travels aboard the “Cincinnati.”

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Clothed in simplicity

By Amy Miranda | March 23, 2014 |

Standing here at this used clothing exchange rack, it all suddenly makes sense. THIS is how it happened. A group of sisters in the United States in the 1960s looks down at what they are wearing and ask, why are we wearing this? Oh, yeah, it’s because we’ve been passing these clothes around for years and years and years.

A reflection on simplicity and sharing that never goes out of fashion.

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Sister Janice Smith on life as a Sister of Providence

By Amy Miranda | March 22, 2014 |

“What I like about being at the Sisters of Providence and what excites me about it is I’m never standing still. … We’re continually calling and challenging ourselves to how we relate to our God and how we relate to the world,” Sister Janice shares in six short video clips now available on our website.

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Anniversary of our first mission

By Paul Beel | March 21, 2014 |

The Sisters of Providence have a long history of mission work in Jasper, Ind. This week marked the 172nd year the school has been in operation. St. Joseph school located in Jasper, Ind., was the first establishment of the Sisters of Providence outside of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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Providence Associates retreat with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Amy Miranda | March 16, 2014 |

See photos of Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence gathered March 7-9 for a retreat on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Together they explored her life and virtues and spent time in prayer and reflection, including an all-night vigil at Saint Mother Theodore’s shrine.

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