Blog
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.
Back to school: A teacher’s perspective
Don’t believe anyone who tells you there is no prayer in public school! This teacher is praying all the time!
Providence Housing Corp. completes seventh phase of expansion
'We have a wonderful and caring community here.,'
Reflection for a Celebration of Commitment
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?"
The reunion: a reflection for Father’s Day
We are created in the likeness and image of God who is like a Father.
Twenty-five discoveries at The Woods
Providence Associates Suzie Ray and Jane Fischer share 25 things they discovered while volunteering at The Woods earlier this month.
Our commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform
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.
Sister Betty Hopf honored with Sunshine Award
'I feel like I'm making a difference in peoples' lives.'
Racism’s infection within American healthcare
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.
A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside
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.
Prayer poem: heaviness of war
what will the world turn into now when we no longer protect the weak
what can i do when i am so far away and my voice is meaningless to those with the guns ...
and i am not strong enough physically to fight them
what will be left when the fighting stops
Sister Jody O’Neil accompanies brother on ‘Honor Flight’
'It was fantastic. It was like a once-in-a-lifetime trip.'