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.
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
Join us and others for this upcoming one-hour virtual workshop!
There are three opportunities to attend the workshop
‘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."
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.
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.
Cook County Board of Commissioners honors Congregation, Guerin Prep High School
The board voted 16-0 in favor of the resolution
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.
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!”
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.
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.
Woods Core Class brings students, sisters together
I shared with them information about our spirituality, our current ministries, justice efforts and values. I answered their questions about religious life and shared my personal experience of this life.
