Features
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.
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.
The Season of Creation 2022
Listen to the sounds surrounding you. What are you hearing? How is Earth calling to you for action?
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.
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…
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.
Congregation issues statement following Uvalde, Texas, shooting
Our future and our children deserve better
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.
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.
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 Jessica Vitente: Leading and being led to God
Sister Jessica hopes the Newman Center provides the college students served with companions on the journey in service with one another, to the campus community and the community at large. Most importantly, the Center must let students know they are loved, accepted and belong to the community.
Moving forward, exuding happiness: Sister Grace Marie Meehan
Gracie, as she is fondly called, has always been known as someone who does not fret and worry. A cheerful, giving person, light-hearted and happy. But she is also a risk taker who broke down barriers.
Music, nature, environmental justice all part of young Providence Associate’s call
I desired to be part of a community that serves in environmental and social justice. Inner stillness, creativity, combined with social action, is a walk I feel called to.
