Story archive

Blog

Home » Blog » Page 20

Oral history: Sister Patricia Geis, a life of adventures and little ones

By Debbie Griffey | August 4, 2022 |

Sister Patty’s dedication, vows and sense of adventure in service has taken her in many directions since that day 70 years ago when she entered Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Read more

The Season of Creation 2022

By Climate Change Task Force | August 3, 2022 |

Listen to the sounds surrounding you. What are you hearing? How is Earth calling to you for action?

Read more

Back to school: A teacher’s perspective

By Sheila Galvin | July 28, 2022 |

Don’t believe anyone who tells you there is no prayer in public school! This teacher is praying all the time!

Read more

Poem: Annual Meeting

By Sister Ruth Johnson | July 10, 2022 |

We sing these songs
to keep remembering
we have bonded …

Read more

Providence Housing Corp. completes seventh phase of expansion

By Jason Moon | July 9, 2022 |

‘We have a wonderful and caring community here.,’

Read more

Reflection for a Celebration of Commitment

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | June 28, 2022 |

I ask each of you who shares a relationship with us within this Providence Community, “What is your calling now? To what are you committed? And why does that matter?”

Read more

The reunion: a reflection for Father’s Day

By Marvin D McCurry | June 19, 2022 |

We are created in the likeness and image of God who is like a Father.

Read more

Twenty-five discoveries at The Woods

By Suzie Ray | June 16, 2022 |

Providence Associates Suzie Ray and Jane Fischer share 25 things they discovered while volunteering at The Woods earlier this month.

Read more

Our commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform

By Climate Change Task Force | May 21, 2022 |

We are excited to represent the Providence Community to be part of Pope Francis’ call to address the most urgent needs plaguing Earth and the poor and to take this focus into our daily lives.

Read more

Sister Betty Hopf honored with Sunshine Award

By Jason Moon | May 18, 2022 |

‘I feel like I’m making a difference in peoples’ lives.’

Read more

Racism’s infection within American healthcare

By Charles McFarland | May 17, 2022 |

The United States government needs to recognize how their mistakes and how systematic racism as a whole has ruptured the relationship between Americans of color and their nation’s healthcare system. Mending this relationship will require the development of a healthcare system that resonates with people of color and intends to atone for the wrongs of the past in order to show that the medical community is worthy of being trusted.

Read more

A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside

By Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer | May 13, 2022 |

My journey in pastoral ministry has been very transforming for me. I have had the privilege and opportunity of stepping inside another race, culture and hearts. I am truly blessed.

Read more

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.

Subscribe to the blog

Sign up to receive notifications in your inbox when new content is posted on the Sisters of Providence blog. Emails will only be sent when there is new content.

Plan for your future!

Leave the things you value to the people and purposes you value most.

Updated Estate Planning Info. here

Our Lady of Providence

The Sisters of Providence are here to pray for the real needs of your family.

Learn more here