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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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Sister Mary Tomlinson: life changing experience from a Sisters of Providence Come and See weekend

In this video clip, Sister of Providence Mary Tomlinson shares her experience at a Sister of Providence Come and See weekend, which proved life changing in her decision to enter the Congregation. Watch the clip, share the clip, and consider attending or recommending to someone you love the upcoming free Come and See weekend April 11-13 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Amy Miranda
March 30, 2014
Become a Sister, Guerin Outreach Ministries, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry

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Storms, seasickness, and the Cincinnati

Mother Theodore and her companions endured dark, cramped quarters, rough waters and storms on their journey from France to America. The new permanent shrine to Saint Mother Theodore will have a replica of the small space that she lived in during her travels aboard the "Cincinnati."

Sister Paula Damiano
March 24, 2014
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives

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Clothed in simplicity

Standing here at this used clothing exchange rack, it all suddenly makes sense. THIS is how it happened. A group of sisters in the United States in the 1960s looks down at what they are wearing and ask, why are we wearing this? Oh, yeah, it’s because we’ve been passing these clothes around for years and years and years.

A reflection on simplicity and sharing that never goes out of fashion.

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Sister Janice Smith on life as a Sister of Providence

"What I like about being at the Sisters of Providence and what excites me about it is I'm never standing still. ... We're continually calling and challenging ourselves to how we relate to our God and how we relate to the world," Sister Janice shares in six short video clips now available on our website.

Amy Miranda
March 22, 2014
Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry
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Anniversary of our first mission

The Sisters of Providence have a long history of mission work in Jasper, Ind. This week marked the 172nd year the school has been in operation. St. Joseph school located in Jasper, Ind., was the first establishment of the Sisters of Providence outside of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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Providence Associates retreat with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

See photos of Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence gathered March 7-9 for a retreat on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Together they explored her life and virtues and spent time in prayer and reflection, including an all-night vigil at Saint Mother Theodore's shrine.

Amy Miranda
March 16, 2014
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Patty Wallace walks in the footsteps of her elder sisters

Sister Patty stands on the shoulders and walks in the footsteps of Sisters of Providence who taught, encouraged, listened to, and challenged her to continue to give the best of herself in ministry, prayer, and living the vows in our community. Read more...

Sister Patty Wallace
March 14, 2014
Become a Sister, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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From peaches to Poe

Dr. Sidney Doane, who showed Mother Theodore and her companions great kindness when they arrived in New York in 1840, also inspired another 19th century writer: Edgar Allan Poe himself.

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A Valentine’s Day reflection for 2014

Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior, asks us "how are our hearts physically and/or metaphorically," this Valentine's Day? How will we answer?

Sister Denise Wilkinson
February 13, 2014
Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Denise
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Story from Malawi

Sister Deborah Campbell shares a letter from Joy, an IT technician she worked with in the Catholic Relief Services office in Malawi, southeast Africa.

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God provides experiences for a reason

Joy is an example of why I continue to choose this ministry. I meet people like him on every trip. The details of their stories are a little different, but the struggles are real. Their faith is real, and their love of God is also very real.

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Bonjour to all!

The construction of the permanent shrine to Saint Mother Theodore is underway! Learn more about what the French Room has in store for visitors, as you journey with a saint.

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