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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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A poem inspired by spring at the Woods

Reserves
Did Trees stand tall at your arrival?
Did Wind whisper a welcome in your ear?

Sheila Galvin
April 27, 2018
Eco-Spirituality, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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A reflection for Holy Week

'Let us remember his willingness to give everything, even his life, that justice might prevail on Earth.'

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
March 29, 2018
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Keep on being sisterly: school children support sisters with cards and money

Several weeks ago we received a large envelope with cards, drawings and notes from the students and staff there. It also included a donation of $674 to support the Sisters of Providence! We are so grateful for the financial and moral support.

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With great gratitude for our sisters who further the mission of God’s Providence in Asia

As we continue our celebration of Chinese New Year, during these two weeks of February, it feels like a very appropriate time to lift up our gratitude for our Sisters of Providence (SP) living and ministering in Asia. As a…

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Growing passion for sustainable agriculture

When I first moved to White Violet Center for my internship, I was so nervous. I’ve never been away from home, and never lived with anyone other than my family. I’ve never lived or worked on a farm, never handled chickens or alpacas, and never met a nun. There were a lot of unknowns, but something drew me to the Woods.

Olivia Charlton
February 20, 2018
Community Living, Internships, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Life changing bonds that unite us

Bonds change us, love transforms us. When I arrived back at the Woods I could only thank God for our Saint Mother Theodore. She unites us – sister to sister, sister to associate, associate to associate.

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Happy Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dog

Chinese New Year 2018 falls on Feb. 16, the first day of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dog! The celebration can last for 16 days, starting from the eve of Feb. 16 to the 15th day of the…

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Celebrating the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita

Human trafficking continues and one might say it is rampant in the United States and other countries

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Virtual spiritual pilgrimage of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Take a spiritual and historic walk around some of the sacred spaces at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from the comfort of your armchair. We hope you enjoy reflecting on these sacred Woods.

Amy Miranda
February 4, 2018
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Transforming urban America one student at a time

Ever since 1840, the Sisters of Providence have been committed to providing quality education to children, furthering the legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. In 2007, that legacy led the SPs to sponsor Providence Cristo Rey (PCR), a college preparatory…

Diane Weidenbenner
February 2, 2018
Education

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Sisters of Providence remember Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein

Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein’s passing has rekindled many warm memories for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Beginning in 1992, he served as the fifth archbishop of Indianapolis. He grew up in Jasper, Indiana (where the SPs taught),…

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Breathing time on this organic farm

The small organic farm at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods packs a big punch in the way of educational and service opportunities. In fact, that’s how Ann Testa came to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. She was an intern and AmeriCorps volunteer before becoming a full-time staff member.
Now she’s training and working alongside interns and volunteers in the USDA certified organic gardens, alpaca pastures, fiber rooms, and kitchen.

Sisters of Providence
January 24, 2018
Internships, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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