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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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Bearing witness to an execution

At his request she continued, out loud, to pray the prayers as she stepped back away from the execution table to take her place in the corner of the room.

Jason Moon
January 13, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Criminal Justice Reform, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Allowing for God’s presence: Sisters of Providence hospital chaplains

“Being open to the Spirit in this ministry is a must, along with a deep prayer life, so that we may stay aligned and be able to exhibit an open presence to the other.”

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 13, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Health & Wellness, Sisters in Ministry

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Healing for suicide loss survivors

Sister Connie advises those who are suicide loss survivors to focus on three things: Resilience, finding meaning and purpose for oneself and forming enduring bonds.

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Inspiring support for the mission of Providence

"The Sisters of Providence are real ‘stand up’ women who really, really live their faith and do the hard work. The sisters have adapted to the face of the Church. They stay so alive and vital. They are flexible and guided by Mother Theodore."

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Living the Gospel of Hope through better health care access

“People will not wait until they are on their deathbed to go to the doctor if the clinic is within walking distance. Many residents don’t have a car or it’s broken down or out of gas," said Sister Dorothy.

Diane Weidenbenner
January 13, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Health & Wellness, Sisters in Ministry

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Newsnotes: Sisters of Providence news update winter 2021

News and updates from the Sisters of Providence, including 20 new Providence Associates!

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Living the Gospel of HOPE

What does it mean to actually live a Gospel of Hope? Not just think about it, but live it, in this time and in this place?

Sister Marie McCarthy
January 13, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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You can help bring a happy ending to restore St. Joseph’s Lake

The lake water disappeared. In February 2018, days and days of heavy rain caused several large trees to be torn loose from the earthen berm. When the trees fell, a section of the berm collapsed, allowing the lake water to “escape.”

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 11, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Congregation releases joint statement on January 6, 2021, violence

Let us renew our commitment to stand together to risk speaking and acting for the common good of all and work tirelessly to contribute to the change we wish to see

Sisters of Providence
January 7, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Leadership Team shares statement from LCWR: Repair Our Democracy

Note: The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), a statement we support and stand by.

Sisters of Providence
January 7, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, SP Statements

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Journals and Letters week 12: Hardship and consolation

The reading picks up after the fire at Saint Mary’s destroyed the barns and granary, other provisions and all the farm equipment.

Sister Ann Casper
December 26, 2020
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, SMTG Book Study, Stories from the Archives
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2020 Christmas letter from General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski

The promises of God were fulfilled. Not only their hopes, but also the hopes of a world waiting for a Messiah, for the dawn of a new age were born in Jesus the Christ.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
December 15, 2020
Contribute, Reflections from Sister Dawn
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