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.

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

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 recently proclaimed. Pope Francis says, “It is no longer enough…

Sister Mary Montgomery
June 3, 2020
Internships, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Sisters of Providence Support Seeking Justice and Denounce the Violence Inflicted on Black Americans since the Birth of This Nation

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

Sisters of Providence
June 2, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Racial Equality & Equity, SP Statements
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Virtual prayer, support reassures teen

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

"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."

Sister Jan Craven
May 13, 2020
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Letter to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York

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

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

Sisters of Providence
May 6, 2020
Health & Wellness, Providence Spirituality
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Teachers have a lasting impact

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

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.

Lori Strawn
May 1, 2020
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Easter blessings and prayerful support

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

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.

Michelle Barrentine
April 1, 2020
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Prayer of Reunion

Please join the Sisters of Providence and all who share in the charism of Providence by saying this prayer at 3 p.m. daily, wherever you may be.

Sisters of Providence
March 23, 2020
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

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A reflection for the week

These reflections will be encouraging and thoughtful for all who are seeking God in these difficult times.

Jason Moon
March 23, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

What inspires you?

Experience the Woods

Where do you fit in?

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