
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.

Our 2025 special Christmas Message for all of you!
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski chose the the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes as the backdrop for the Congregation’s special Christmas Message for all of you this season. The Grotto,…

Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
The Creator meant for Sister Carol Nolan to set the world on fire and to light others' candles. And she has not disappointed.

What comes to mind when you think about Thanksgiving?
“Should not the women of America have one festival in whose rejoicing they can fully participate?”

Some have Options. Others don’t
As Advent begins and we wait for the coming of Our Lord, what can we do to address the food insecurity issue?

An alpaca adoption: A perfect gift
The happiness and smiles I get to witness when I introduce recipients to “their” alpaca during a visit is a gift for me.

Sister Emily TeKolste discusses food insecurity
'After all, feeding and healing people was a huge part of Jesus’ ministry.'

A Feeling of Hope
Mother Theodore gently prods us and encourages us across the years to grow in holiness and virtue

Creativity within a Confused World
Without the founding Sisters who left all that they knew behind, or simply people like me who ask questions, our world would be one minded

Our Providence Community 2025-26 Laudato Si Action Platform Plan
Each member of the Providence Community is called to continue to do even more than we have in previous years

Revisiting a Spooky Legend
Have a ghoulish time reading!

Celebrating 65 Years of Providence
'Celebrating Providence in our Lives'

What’s Coming Up!
There are plenty of other events scheduled to continue the Jubilee Year celebration!
