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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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One millennial’s journey to life as a Sister of Providence

Millennial Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sister Tracey Horan, SP, shares her story of becoming a Catholic sister in this live-recorded video from July 27, 2020.

Sisters of Providence
July 30, 2020
Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

Blog, Reflections

Reflections for Profession of Vows

Corbin, we are happy you have come.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
July 29, 2020
Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn

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Ministering on Death Row

'He emailed frequently. He had a friend who had a sister visiting with him and asked if he could find one for himself. The sister asked me if I would be willing and I said yes.'

Jason Moon
July 27, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Finding the God moments amidst Covid-19

I’m so glad that we started sharing our God moments because it has truly helped me to see God in my real life. This has helped me continue to persevere even when it seems as if things are really hard.

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St. Mary of Magdala: Apostle to the Apostles

Though the accounts vary, Mary of Magdala is the constant in all the renditions. She is the one who relates to the apostles that Jesus has risen. And yet, the popular image of Mary Magdalene is of a repentant sinner, a prostitute. How did that happen?

Sister Sue Paweski
July 22, 2020
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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You are invited to celebrate vows, share in a sister’s story

Join us virtually next week for two exciting opportunities celebrating some of our newer Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Amy Miranda
July 21, 2020
Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Associates

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Ask Sister Dina: How many Sisters of Providence are there and what are their roles?

This is the first in our column series of "Ask Sister Dina." Sister Dina Bato, SP, is now answering your questions about spirituality, being a sister today, justice, you name it, here on the Sisters of Providence blog.

Sister Dina Bato
July 18, 2020
Ask Sister Dina, Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry
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Some Memories Never Fade: On the execution of Juan Garza in 2001

Why do we perpetuate violence in the name of justice?

Sister Ann Casper
July 16, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Blog

Reflection and Prayer for an Execution

Forgiveness is a vital part of our faith; it is something we are called to do every day and something we ask of and receive unconditionally from God.

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
July 15, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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The 2020 Annual Meeting ZOOM Adventure!

We will commit ourselves wholeheartedly to do what is ours to do now

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
July 8, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

Blog, Features

Those who cannot remember the past…

In “the land of the free and the home of the brave,” can we say that all are free? Not strictly financially, what has been the human cost of the war on racism, both in lives and dignity on all sides?

Sister Dina Bato
July 4, 2020
Become a Sister, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity
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Exploring religious life today: one discerner’s story

God has nudged me in small ways and big ways.

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

What inspires you?

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