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.
Power, justice, charity and civil discourse
We citizens and residents of the United States and the world seek to recover from a highly contentious election. We seek to restore the gaps of a highly divided society. Perhaps the experience of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the early Sisters of Providence can provide some guidance in this effort.
What has happened to us since that first Thanksgiving?
It helped me to return to the original story to remind myself that right relationship is possible
Sister Dina Bato
Get to know Sister Dina Bato! In these video clips she shares some of her vocation story in coming to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and some of what has brought her joy since.
Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Gaudentia Downey
Students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College who had the opportunity to meet Sister Gaudentia often referred to her as 'Sister Joy.'
Being Providence in a world in need: Sister Dawn’s reflection to new Providence Associates
You belong to this community in a special way. And we belong to each other. Together we belong to Providence. Together we are called to be Providence. The world needs us for this. And certainly, in light of all that has happened this week and in the weeks leading up to our national election as well as what may be required of us as a result of this election—our country needs us for this.
Sister has life changing trip to Standing Rock Sioux Nation
Sister of Providence Joni Luna recently traveled from Indiana to stand with the Native Americans keeping vigil of sacred burial ground on the high plains of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation in North Dakota.
They call themselves water protectors not protestors, as they peacefully protest the North Dakota Access pipeline.
Unadorned
My arms are adorned with red and gold jewels that shimmer and dance … with the wind, the rain, the breeze, the birds … I accept the fall winds and let go … let my jewels of leaves fall ……
Cubs win! Sisters react to Chicago Cubs’ World Series victory
General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Sister Nancy Nolan Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith Sister Maureen Ann McCarthy Sister Noralee Keefe Sister Rita Clare Gerardot Sister Mary Cecile Grojean Sister Rosemary Nudd The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, were…
Passionate about food and nutrition
White Violet Center intern Destiny James is a junior at Johnson and Wales University in Miami, Florida. “I think it’s important, before we ever cook food, to know where it comes from.” she said.
Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Beth Kelso
Sister Beth taught in high schools and academies in Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, California and Washington, D.C.
70 years with Our Lady of Providence
This painting of Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home, was hung at the entrance of my home in 1946, when I was 10 years old. The painting greeted each person coming into our home, not only visitors but my parents, younger brother and me. It spoke to all of the loving care of Mary for each one that entered.
