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.
On the shores of history – The gift of a Dover sunrise!
'I truly felt I was standing on the shores of history'
Owens Hall organ donated to area church
Providence Associate purchased organ at auction, then donated it
Calls from the Woods provide a listening ear
Calling during the Sisters of Providence phonathon is a good way to reconnect with our friends and supporters, thank them for their help and take prayer requests.
Get to know Sister Arrianne Whittaker
In these video clips, 29-year-old Sister Arrianne Whittaker talks about being a Sister of Providence. From her call to religious life, to what it was like entering a Congregation of women religious at age 25, to what it looks like to be a member of a family and a member of a religious order today. Sister Arrianne answers some of the questions you might have about becoming a Catholic sister today.
Fair Food Campaign: The Super Bowl of Workers’ Rights
As a consumer, you have a powerful voice
The Sisters of Providence go to St. Patrick School
Sisters discuss vocations with school's female students during National Catholic Schools Week
NGOs – Conscience of the UN!
I felt especially pleased that I am a Sister of Providence, who stands with others in vowed and Associate communities already addressing these issues wherever we are
Before the dust settles
I began thinking that Ash Wednesday and Lent is the time that will begin my preparation for “after the dust.” I will use this time of Lent to think about being with the Creator now. Before my dust settles.
Reflection for Lent
I wish you well in celebrating Lent in whatever way makes sense to you as a child of a loving God.
Saving the Seeds: A Matter of Justice
"What a treasure of God's creation to hold sacred ... to protect
Young sisters giving voice to mercy
Last weekend was my first time attending the Giving Voice 20’s/30’s retreat in Phoenix, Arizona... As we began to unfold what the theme “Contemplating the Mystery of Mercy” meant to each of us, the sisters around the circle shared stories about learning mercy from those they ministered with, struggles to have mercy for themselves, and the simple but challenging calls to mercy in the ins and outs of community life.
Experiencing change through the Woods
Many people find something special at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. One staff member shares how working for the Sisters of Providence has been a blessing for him and for his family.