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.

Features, News Releases

Celebrating a Black Woman Supreme Court Justice – A Justice for Our Times

'In faith, we will keep working to create a truly representative and inclusive multi-racial democracy'

Sisters of Providence
February 24, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, SP Statements

Features, News Releases

Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago

The emblem is the highest honor the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Committee on Scouting can grant adults

Sisters of Providence
February 22, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

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Join us and others for this upcoming one-hour virtual workshop!

There are three opportunities to attend the workshop

Sisters of Providence
February 22, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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‘Build Back Better worthy of support’

"We must not let the most vulnerable in our society suffer both higher prices and fewer supports when we can easily do something to ease the pain for everyone."

Jason Moon
February 18, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on threats against HBCUs

The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members.

Jason Moon
February 5, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Racial Equality & Equity, SP Statements

Blog, Features

How to stay active during a pandemic

One mechanism you can use to improve your mental and spiritual health is exercise. Exercise can be beneficial in as little as 10 minutes a day.

Features

Cook County Board of Commissioners honors Congregation, Guerin Prep High School

The board voted 16-0 in favor of the resolution

Features, News Releases

The Sacred Right to Vote

Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

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

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Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence winter 2022

A restored lake, a new postulant, a new alpaca and new Providence Associates. Catch up on all that is new with the Sisters of Providence.

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Prayer: a Sisters of Providence ministry dear to the heart

“The Sisters are my go to pray-ers! I am a firm believer in the power of prayer, so I’ll ask anyone who cares enough to pray for someone. Storm the heavens!”

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Providence Spirituality

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The Woods continues to call: Woods Community Cemetery

For others who have chosen Providence Community Cemetery for cremains interment, the place itself — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods — is the attraction.

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Looking racism in the eye: there is still much to do

My home town was a small city that did not permit African-Americans within the city limits after dark. The deed to our house did not allow us to sell our house to anyone of African-American descent.

Sister Ann Margaret O'Hara
January 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity, Sisters in Ministry

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