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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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True to the calling: Providence Associate Joan Frisz

My desire to be a Providence Associate was rooted in my desire to live an authentic life that is consistent with my values and true to the calling from my God.

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A family pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

“Are those violets, mama?” my son asked looking at the beautiful, violet colored blossoms in our neighbor’s garden. This was our family’s first spring in the US and violets are quite alien to us, having just moved from our home in India. Our interest in…

Ruby Sanju Joseph
June 30, 2015
Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Miracles of hope, family, and healing

As a Sister of Providence, Sister Jan Craven devotes a great deal of her time to her ministry. Not only does she spend time in prayer, but she also assists with tours, serves as a hostess to visiting groups, steps in as a docent, and volunteers for…

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‘Old Gym’ being torn down

Demolition began on Monday, June 1

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Sculptor and security: Bill Wolfe

Sculptures recently unveiled for public

Jason Moon
June 3, 2015

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Sisters offer reaction to college’s co-ed announcement

"This is a decision that is rooted for tomorrow."

Jason Moon
May 29, 2015
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, SP Statements
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Warning, this album may contain photos of sunbathing nuns

There’s a really neat photo album scrapbook that Sister Jean Fuqua has put together of St. Joseph Lake and its revitalization project over the past decades. Some of the photos from the album were just too fun not to share. So I offer you a sampling here.

Amy Miranda
May 21, 2015
Community Living, Stories from the Archives
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Understanding life on death row

"My heart ached for this man ..."

Sister Donna Butler
May 18, 2015
Criminal Justice Reform, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Love in action at Providence in the Desert

Providence in the Desert is about a lot more than teaching.
It’s about presence. It’s about caring. It’s about love and compassion.
It’s about calling a student during your down time in the middle of the day to quiz her on what she will need to know for her upcoming U.S. citizenship exam.

Amy Miranda
May 15, 2015
Guerin Outreach Ministries, Peace & Justice, Providence in the Desert, Sisters in Ministry
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A “sampling” of everyday miracles

Sometimes we get so caught up with our busy lives that we forget to acknowledge the daily miracles. Let Sister Jan Craven introduce you to our monthly e-newsletter from the shrine, where she will share some of the every day stories of every day people who are witnessing those every day miracles.

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A Woodsie reflects: Shannon Sonderman

See what a college student at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has to say about her admiration for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.

Shannon Sonderman
May 11, 2015
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Seven sisters honored for Civil War service

Sisters served at City Hospital, Indianapolis

Jason Moon
May 7, 2015
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives

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