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Sister Ann Casper: holding nothing back in her service

By Mary Riley | June 15, 2020 |

But when people point out she is still doing too much, she often responds with the wise words of her friend, Sister Jeanne Knoerle, “What are we saving ourselves for?”

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White Violet Center: To market, to market jiggity jig

By Candace Minster | June 4, 2020 |

Just like grocery stores, farmers markets’ have been considered as providing essential services during this global pandemic. We are excited that the summer season is officially starting and that we…

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Life on the farm at White Violet Center: Meet our summer crop of interns

By Sister Mary Montgomery | June 3, 2020 |

It is the fifth Anniversary of Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home, the second encyclical of Pope Francis.  It is the beginning of the Year of Laudato Si…

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Sisters of Providence Support Seeking Justice and Denounce the Violence Inflicted on Black Americans since the Birth of This Nation

By Sisters of Providence | June 2, 2020 |

The Sisters of Providence leadership team and the Providence Community strongly condemn the heinous violence against and ultimate murder of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers

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Virtual prayer, support reassures teen

By Ozlynne Tharp | May 22, 2020 |

It’s a great experience to listen to and empathize with each other.

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Reflecting on Crises with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sister Jan Craven | May 13, 2020 |

“My very dear and beloved Daughters … I have confidence that God will not permit any of you to be attacked by the epidemic. Be cheerful, kind to one another; having nothing on your conscience that could trouble you. Do not fast. Let your food be wholesome and well prepared.”

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Letter to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York

By Sisters of Providence | May 8, 2020 |

For these reasons and with all due respect we ask you to clarify your much-publicized praise for Mr. Trump’s leadership

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Nurses Day prayers from the Sisters of Providence

By Sisters of Providence | May 6, 2020 |

Three of our Sisters of Providence with nursing backgrounds offer prayers for nurses during this time of coronavirus epidemic.

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Teachers have a lasting impact

By Amy Miranda | May 5, 2020 |

We thought this story shared by Sister Florence Norton illustrates how special the relationship with a teacher can be, even after many years!

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The Art of Isolation

By Lori Strawn | May 1, 2020 |

Let the holy within you rise
to greet silence as a friend
and enter into prayer
that moves and lives
and has being in you
for as long as it lasts.

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Easter blessings and prayerful support

By Sisters of Providence | April 6, 2020 |

The Sisters of Providence wish you a happy Easter! We hope Sister Dawn’s messages bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

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BEing Providence in the World

By Michelle Barrentine | April 1, 2020 |

For me, this was a providential encounter of Beginning Encounter (BE) and the Providence Associate program. After my husband died in 2010, I came to my “BE Weekend.” I joined the team in late 2011 and have been, in Henry Nouwen’s words, a “wounded healer” ever since, serving in various capacities, helping myself while helping others like me.

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