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.
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin: On the instruction of children
"But do you remember what are the most powerful rewards? A good word, a look of approbation, a little jest is sometimes sufficient for correcting one when the most severe penances would not have conquered." Previously unpublished advice from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin on instructing children.
Honoring all our work: a history of Labor Day
All work is honorable. Let us celebrate all who labor. Let us celebrate our rich history of "laboring" next Monday.
Eliminating the Death Penalty in the United States: A Work in Progress
While progress has been made, there's more work to do
Remembering Sister Sheila O’Brien
Sister Sheila O'Brien was a Sister of Providence for 63 years
Remembering Sister Loretta Schafer
In 1976, Sister Loretta was elected the 13th general superior of the Sisters of Providence
A note in distress: unpublished Saint Mother Theodore
"I went to see Monseigneur upon my arrival last evening. I returned this morning; that interview was more than enough to make me quite sick. My God, have mercy on me!"
A note from Saint Mother Theodore during a time of oppression from the bishop.
Our Lady of Providence; Queen of the “Lake” Home
There were occasions for swimming in the deep, clear water and lounging on the deck afterward, or the churning of the lake water while enjoying a rapid jaunt in a speed boat, or perhaps venturing a solo excursion on the wave runner or enjoying the camaraderie of the paddle boat. True to her title of Our Lady of Providence through all these activities during all the years there was never a mishap or injury.
A look at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Sister Ann Sullivan
A look back at the beginning of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Vatican visitation finds love
They saw that we genuinely love one another.
After a years’ long and sometimes painful investigation, that is what stands out for me from the results of the apostolic visitation on our community of women religious by the Vatican.
A history of The Saint Anne Procession
Procession to take place at 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 25, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods