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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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“Journals and Letters” week 2: The voyage begins

The sea journey seems doomed from the moment they boarded. Thieves, seasickness and bad weather with the added addition of not speaking English and being on an “American” ship, all contribute to a wretched start.

Mary Riley
October 18, 2020
Community Living, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, SMTG Book Study, Stories from the Archives
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Sisters of Providence teachers pass on a legacy of caring

At the time, Brian Eckstein was unaware of the impact having Sisters of Providence as teachers would have on him as he got older. But when he and his wife, Wendy, had their sons Collin and Trent, those memories all…

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A Reflection on the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

It is her heart and the witness of her life that gives me solace and comfort at times like these.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
October 5, 2020
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Butterflies, prayers and poetry: celebrating our sisters ages 90+

And so, Provident God, bless these women who have done so much, been so much, are so much. Thank you for giving them the strength and the courage to be transformed in your grace.

Amy Miranda
September 26, 2020
Community Living, Providence Spirituality

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Farewell to Guerin College Prep

Although the building is closed, our love and care and prayers for each young woman or man who called Guerin “home” will never end. For it is the people who are “Guerin Hig

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Sisters of Providence who have ministered in Taiwan share their stories

"The grandmother of one of my students, a boy named K-Sing, said to me in Taiwanese one day, ‘I don’t know what it is, but the way you hold my little grandson is different from the other teachers.’ Then she reached out and touched my SP cross, and said: ‘You wear this white cross of your God. I do not know who this God is, but there is a special love in your heart!’”

Sister Jenny Howard
September 24, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Mission in Asia

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Can we talk about racism?

You may be feeling overwhelmed and ask, “What actions can I be part of?” May I offer some suggestions?

William Hughes
September 24, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Racial Equality & Equity

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Resources on racism, Black history, anti-racism

Enjoy these resources for learning more about anti-racism and Black history

William Hughes
September 24, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Racial Equality & Equity

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Elizabeth Kuo, beloved “Grandma Kuo” of the sisters in Asia

In every stage of the sisters’ trials in China, Aunt (or Grandma as she was later called) Kuo was there, walking to the markets every day, sending meals to the sisters in house arrest, sleeping on a cot in the room where the sisters took their meals.

Sister Janet Gilligan
September 24, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Mission in Asia, Stories from the Archives

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The indelible mark of Providence: Interview with Barbara Ringenberger

Barbara supports the mission and ministries of the Sisters of Providence because they had such a wonderful impact on her life. “The sisters worked diligently to provide my brother and me with an education, both spiritual and academic, that throughout our lives has opened doors as we progressed through our lives,” said Barbara.

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Why is it so difficult to talk about racism?

People of Color internalized their oppression as a means of survival. They developed strategies, actions and emotions to help live within these disadvantages. We learned that we had to be better, try harder, endure more.

Pearlette Springer
September 24, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Racial Equality & Equity
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Embracing technology to further the Sisters of Providence mission

It became clear that offering “Come and See” weekends as retreats at Saint Mary-of-the Woods would not work for the time being. So Vocations Director Sister Joni Luna, SP, created “virtual” discernment opportunities.

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