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Welcome to our features page. Here, we will share with you updates on what is currently happening within our Congregation. Feel free to take time to explore the area.

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Reflections for Profession of Perpetual Vows

There is cause for rejoicing here!!

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
August 22, 2022
Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Leslie Dao enters the novitiate

Sister Leslie Dao is officially a novice with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Sister Leslie entered the novitiate on Aug. 14, 2022 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. During the next year, Sister Leslie will study Scripture, Congregation and Church history, and develop a deeper connection to God, her community and the world.

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A reflection for Reception into the Novitiate

Come, Leslie. Come follow this path marked out by Providence

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
August 16, 2022
Become a Sister, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn
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Oral history: Sister Patricia Geis, a life of adventures and little ones

Sister Patty’s dedication, vows and sense of adventure in service has taken her in many directions since that day 70 years ago when she entered Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Debbie Griffey
August 4, 2022
Community Living, Meet a Sister, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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The Season of Creation 2022

Listen to the sounds surrounding you. What are you hearing? How is Earth calling to you for action?

Climate Change Task Force
August 3, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Season of Creation

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In Service to Life, All Life

As engaged Catholic citizens we call on all people of faith, and especially our Catholic companions, to advocate for comprehensive legislative reform that supports the thriving of all life.

Sisters of Providence
July 12, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Congregation shares statement on MPP ruling

Note: The following is a joint press release from the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). We stand in solidarity with this statement, which was released on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Catholic Leaders…

Sisters of Providence
July 1, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Congregation shares LCWR statement on action to prevent gun violence

We pledge to stand with all who seek to put an end to the epidemic violence in our land and to follow the path to peace.

Sisters of Providence
May 26, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Congregation issues statement following Uvalde, Texas, shooting

Our future and our children deserve better

Sisters of Providence
May 25, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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Leadership Team shares LCWR Statement and Congregation commitment

Our Leadership Team wanted to share with all of you the following statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), and our recent Chapter Commitment of Racial Equality and Equity.

Sisters of Providence
May 18, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

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2020-21 Anual Report

I hope you will see in so visible a manner throughout this entire publication how we seek to put your gifts in service to others. We, too, would like to lift the spirits of people everywhere.

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A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside

My journey in pastoral ministry has been very transforming for me. I have had the privilege and opportunity of stepping inside another race, culture and hearts. I am truly blessed.

Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer
May 13, 2022
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry
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