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Newsnotes from HOPE winter 2024

By Sisters of Providence | January 12, 2024 |

News and updates from our winter 2024 issue of HOPE magazine.

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Jesus, our model for breaking boundaries

By Sister Emily TeKolste | January 12, 2024 |

Whenever Jesus crossed the cultural expectations of his time, healing happened. This is exactly what we are called to do today.

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Breaking boundaries as Providence people

By Sister Barbara Battista | January 12, 2024 |

Humility calls us to embrace the entire human community without exception. Everyone deserves to be loved and respected. We are all siblings one to the other.

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Crossing the bridge into community: Postulant Stephanie Rivas

By Sister Janet Gilligan | January 12, 2024 |

In September, Stephanie Rivas became the newest woman to join Sisters of Providence. Being a risk taker and breaking boundaries is not new to Stephanie.

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Sister Marilyn Kofler: Breaking boundaries through education and gentle influence

By Amy Miranda | January 12, 2024 |

“I wanted to be a priest, but I knew I would be a sister,” she said. Priesthood for women was not an option. “You didn’t even talk about it,” she said.

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The Sisters of Providence: A history of justice

By Jason Moon | January 12, 2024 |

“The work of Justice, of promoting systemic change that protects planet Earth and promotes human rights, is essential to answering our call as Sisters of Providence.”

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WVC adds ‘Real Organic Project’ certification

By Sisters of Providence | January 8, 2024 |

Real organic farming relies on the microbial activity of the soil to slowly release nutrients to the plant

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Together, let’s send out ‘Joy to the World’

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 25, 2023 |

“May this new year find us following that path so that someday soon all will be right with the world.”

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Kindness matters

By Sophia Miranda | December 19, 2023 |

Sister Jane reminded me that being kind in the present matters deeply. Whatever our thoughts, whatever our memories, whatever our plans, it is only in the now that we can demonstrate our love for each other.

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Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate

By Debbie Griffey | December 16, 2023 |

Sister Joann entered the community at the age of 17. Her parents planted the seed that grew. A justice warrior. Fearless. Called by God. Her lifetime accomplishments bless and enrich us every day.

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‘Like Mary, you have given birth’

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 8, 2023 |

We thank you, Jubilarians, for showing us the way through the witness of your lives

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Seeking something more with the Sisters of Providence

By Amy Miranda | November 29, 2023 |

Why are this year’s group of Providence Associate candidates seeking out something more with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the Providence Community?
Here is what some of the 23 new candidates who started their process with the Providence Community shared at orientation this November.

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