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.
Mike Eck, West Chester, OH: “This changed my life”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Mike Eck, West Chester, OH, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. While traveling from Cincinnati to St. Louis two or three times a month on business,…
Nancy Vandenbergh-Kremer, Chicago, IL: “Friendship and love”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Nancy Vandenbergh-Kremer, Chicago, IL, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. My story goes back to my infancy, when as a newborn my grandmother (then living in…
Providence Associate commitment liturgy reflection
“Here’s the thing, Hon.” Like most mysteries, like most authentic relationships, it’s not easy to describe or explain how deep and strong is the connection between, among those who share the charism of Providence.
Bob Farnsworth, Jacksonville, FL: “Patronesses of ordinary good people”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Bob Farnsworth, Jacksonville, FL, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. Thirteen of my twenty years of teaching were spent in two Sisters of Providence schools in…
Patricia Gray, Montrose, CO: “It has been a privilege”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Patricia Gray, Montrose, CO, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I think it exciting in this Anniversary year that I am still corresponding with sisters who…
Providence Associate Jane Fischer: peace and quiet from trust in Providence
"When it’s time for me to separate from the distractions of the current moment in order to hear what’s important, to listen, to wait for words and direction, I often hear Peggy saying: Listen! And, oh! What I have heard!" says Providence Associate Jane Fischer of spending time reflecting with Sister Peggy Nau during her candidate year.
Lois Garrett, Christiana, TN: “Thank you for the memories”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Lois Garrett, Christiana, TN, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. Oh my gosh! I got so excited when I opened my new calendar from you. There…
Sandra Scroggins: “Thank you Mother Theodore”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Sandra Scroggins for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. In November 2006 I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and was near death. So began a year…
Mary Ann Simpson: “Strong, loving, and well-educated women are hard to find”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Mary Ann Simpson for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I remain so very grateful for the education as well as for the spiritual and moral formation…
Bernadette Scala: “Will always be in my heart”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Bernadette Scala for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I was taught by the Providence Order for 12 years and I have stayed connected with them since…
Saint Mother Theodore’s welcome: a foundation day reflection
There was no Wabash Avenue bridge. The crossing of the Wabash was made by ferry—probably a flat-bottomed open raft. Arrival on the other side was followed by a carriage ride through the river bottoms on and at times wholly submerged plank road—a soggy, wet, carriage ride during which the horses were at times literally swimming, with water up to their necks. The carriage tipped sideways twice, its wheels caught on tree roots. Later, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin would write, “When one has nothing more to lose, the heart is inaccessible to fear.”
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: Rooted to aspire higher
“I tell parents we are training students today for jobs that don’t exist,” she said. “We hope we’re not assuming people know what we stand for and what we have accomplished. We’re telling them who we are. You have to be on the front side of innovation and the Sisters of Providence have always been very forward-thinking.
