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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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Immigration resources: learn more

Learn more about the immigration issue in the United States from these resources.

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Our immigrant saint: Saint Mother Theodore Guerin moment

Mother Theodore Guerin came to the United States from France in 1840, an immigrant. Like many immigrants today she did not speak English, she knew very little about the United States and its customs.

Sister Ann Casper
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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A place for neighbors: Providence Housing Corporation

Providence Housing Corporation was formed to provide affordable housing for the Congregation’s neighbors in need.

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Providence Family Services: support and welcome for the neighbor

“Sister Patty gives me strength to go on. Life is hard and we all need each other,” said a counseling client at Providence Family Services in Chicago.

Amy Miranda
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Guerin Outreach Ministries, Peace & Justice, Providence Family Services, Sisters in Ministry

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Sisters companion, advocate for immigrants

“I expect that demand for services will increase as President Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration (Nov. 20, 2014) is implemented. I am concerned that exploiters of the situation will take advantage of vulnerable people. I am glad I can still help,” she said.

Sister Cathy Campbell
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Patty talks love, mercy and justice

“I tell people, if you get to know some of them personally, you might change your mind. If you hear their story …” says Sister Patty Fillenwarth.

Amy Miranda
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Guerin Outreach Ministries, Peace & Justice, Providence Family Services, Sisters in Ministry

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Neighbors and nonviolence: a call to reflection

What things might make you feel better than someone else? Perhaps you went to school longer. You earn more money. You have better behaved kids. You hold yourself to a higher moral order. These things might bring a sense of pride. Recall people and circumstances in your life that have made good things possible for you. Consider whether those you disdain, look down on, have been surrounded by such blessings?

William Hughes
January 14, 2015
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates

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Susan Riley, Galesburg, IL: “They worked magic”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Susan Riley, Galesburg, IL, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I’m convinced the Sisters of Providence who staffed Costa School in the 1970’s were the most…

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Mary Ann Valentino, Chicago, IL: “Many fond memories”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Mary Ann Valentino, Chicago, IL, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I went to St. Mel’s Grammar School and was taught by those wonderful Sisters of…

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Lori Strawn, Wichita, Kansas: “Into these Woods”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Lori Strawn, Wichita, Kansas, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. Only Providence could have propelled a young girl from California who had never met a Sister…

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Sister Regina Gallo: on the vows, becoming a sister and journeying with the dying

"Looking at the things I closed the door on entering religious life — that was very difficult." Sister Regina Gallo talks about giving up her dreams of becoming a wife and mother in order to become a Sisters of Providence.

Amy Miranda
November 24, 2014
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