Sister Jan Craven shares some exciting news regarding the addition of Saint Mother Theodore to the Episcopal calendar of saints.
Read moreMy 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.
Read more“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…
Read moreAs 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…
Read more“This is a decision that is rooted for tomorrow.”
Read moreThere’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.
Read moreProvidence 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.
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.
Read moreSee what a college student at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has to say about her admiration for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.
Read moreWelcome 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.