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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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Providence is profound

For me, Providence is God’s unconditional and interdependent love for each and every creation, given freely to be shared with, by and for every creation. God is present and acting. I may not recognize or sense God’s Providence, especially in times of struggle or pain.

Charles J. Fisher
August 24, 2014
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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A day in the life … Sister Rose Marita Riordan

93-year-old sister hasn't 'retired' yet

Jason Moon
August 19, 2014
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Letter: Ash Wednesday 1854

There are so many beautiful quotes by Mother Theodore, but what prompted her to say these things? This one might just have you thinking about actually listening to your heart.

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Reflections from our Golden Jubilees

Various Sisters of Providence reflect on 50 years in the Congregation

Jason Moon
August 8, 2014
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Sisters of Providence honor elder sisters

Thirty-one sisters honored at annual '90s Party'

Jason Moon
August 7, 2014
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Anti-Racism: A journey in progress

One of the sections of the Sisters of Providence Litany of Nonviolence reads: “Provident God, aware of our own brokenness, we ask the gift of courage to identify how and where we are in need of conversion …” The Sisters…

Sisters of Providence Anti-Racism Team
July 29, 2014
Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity
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Sister Ann Sullivan celebrates golden jubilee

Sister Ann Sullivan, founding director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, was one of 10 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary as members of the Congregation.

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First vows: Sister Arrianne’s journey

Sister Arrianne Whittaker shares her experience

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Coming home and going forth: Providence Associates annual meeting 2014

What does it really mean to come home to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? We come home to reunite in prayer, song, and simple yet profound conversations about what it means to be Providence. We welcome the new faces among us, reconnect with friends and remember those who could not make the journey.

Blog, Features

Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows

Sister Arrianne Whittaker professes first vows; Sister Su-Hsin Huang professes perpetual vows

Sisters of Providence
July 3, 2014
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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The Story on the Walls of Shells

Nestled within the trees of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is the Saint Anne Shell Chapel. We know it's there, but what's the story?

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Woodland Inn turns 120

Among the first persons to stay at the new guest house were a Mr. and Mrs. Flaherty, sister and brother-in law of Reverend Joseph A. Byrne, chaplain at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Mother Mary Cleophas, the superior general at this time, asked the young couple to name the new facility and they gave it the name "The Woodland" or "The Woodland Inn."

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