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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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Nine days of prayer with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

A novena is simply nine consecutive days of prayer. Join the Sisters of Providence as we ask Saint Mother Theodore Guerin to intercede and pray for us on the nine days leading up to her feast day.

Sisters of Providence
September 24, 2020
Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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We learned so much about ourselves as individuals, but had the added benefit of learning about one another.

Sister Paula Damiano
September 23, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Events & Programs, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Poem: Nature abounds

Oh praise to you, God beyond all mysteries. You breathed your life force into all.

Sister Mary Tomlinson
September 19, 2020
Community Living, Eco-Spirituality, Providence Spirituality
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Sister educators reminisce about Sisters of Providence Schools

“I hope they carried away the conviction that creating a community and working for the good of all people is possible and desired.”

Sisters of Providence
September 17, 2020
Community Living, Contribute, Stories from the Archives

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Blessed Covid-19 and a VIRTUAL Come and See weekend

Women now more than ever are sitting before God in holy silence. They are seeking truth and the real meaning of their lives.

Sister Joni Luna
September 16, 2020
Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Spirituality

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Ask Sister Dina: Why do some sisters change their names?

After Vatican II, however, with its emphasis on the universal call to holiness of all the baptized, some Congregations allowed their members to either keep their religious name or return to their baptismal name.

Sister Dina Bato
September 15, 2020
Ask Sister Dina, Become a Sister, Community Living, Stories from the Archives
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White Violet Center: Meet the new 2020 fall intern cohort

A popular refrain within the Community of Providence is “Sacred Creation” by Rufino Zaragoza, OFM. “Sacred the land, sacred the water, sacred the sky, holy and true. Sacred all life, sacred each other; all reflect God who is good.” We…

Sister Mary Montgomery
September 14, 2020
Eco-Spirituality, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Join the conversation: systemic racism and wealth, discussing across divides

When I started at NETWORK and had the opportunity to participate in the Racial Wealth and Income Gap workshop, my initial reaction was “This is what I’ve been searching for for years to explain systemic racism.”

Sister Emily TeKolste
September 10, 2020
Events & Programs, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity
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White Violet Center: Though the world may pause, life always moves forward

While the world seemingly stands still, it has been reassuring to watch the life cycles of the farm continue to spin on. Winter still turned into spring, which still turned to summer, and will turn to fall soon enough. While…

Libby Robinette
September 9, 2020
Alpacas, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Good Shepherd Chapel formally blessed

'This new cemetery celebrates these significant friends of the community and enables us to honor their loved ones during a difficult time.'

Sisters of Providence
September 6, 2020
Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

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Be here now

Seeing or even acknowledging God’s presence in each of my moments has seldom come easily for me. It’s something I have been puzzling over and praying for and doing my best to practice for my 50+ years as a Sister of Providence.

Sister Rosemary Nudd
September 5, 2020
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Saying yes to poverty, chastity and obedience

I feel deeply that this vowed life is important. It is a witness to a different way of seeing and moving in the world. I am captured by the life and vision of Jesus.

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

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