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A beacon of hope

By Becky Igo | September 26, 2011 |

This article is reprinted from the fall 2011 issue of HOPE. Shannon Turner walked into the Hux Cancer Center in Terre Haute, Ind., as a breast cancer patient to undergo…

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Sheila Donis: loved and taught by the sisters

By Connie McCammon | September 8, 2011 |

Sheila Donis is a Providence Associate from Jasonville, Ind. She made her commitment as an associate in November 2009. She was companioned by Sister Catherine Livers, of whom Sheila says,…

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Dynamic Providence in the Desert founder celebrates 60 years as a religious Sister

By Amy Miranda | September 7, 2011 |

The trailer park residents at the east end of the Coachella Valley in Southern California are some of the poorest people in the United States. Mostly immigrant farm workers from…

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Organizations find something to believe in at Providence Family Services

By Amy Miranda | September 6, 2011 |

To know Providence Family Services (PFS) is to believe in the work it does; or so seem to attest two recent grants awarded the not-for-profit charity. From its beginnings in…

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PFS volunteer brings love for justice, education to her work

By Amy Miranda | September 6, 2011 |

Students and volunteer tutors who come to Providence Family Services in Chicago may recognize Sister Dorothy Gartland as the no-nonsense supervisor of the afterschool homework program. They are directly impacted…

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Entrance book digitally preserved

By Connie McCammon | September 1, 2011 |

The staff members of the Sisters of Providence Archives are making sure that all people, wherever they are located in this world, can have access to many of the Congregation’s…

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Gerri Baum: ‘wondering where this road would lead’

By Connie McCammon | August 20, 2011 |

Gerri Baum is a Providence Candidate-Associate from Cary, Ill. Sister Barbara Sheehan, who resides and ministers in Chicago, has been Gerri’s companion during her year of orientation. Gerri will make…

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Liza Hyatt: finding solace in art

By Connie McCammon | July 10, 2011 |

Liza Hyatt, an art therapist from the Indianapolis area, made her first commitment as a Providence Associate in November 2010. She was companioned by Sister Carole Kimes, whom Liza describes…

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Sister Jane Marie Osterholt

By Sisters of Providence | July 1, 2011 |

Editor’s note: Sister Jane Marie died from cancer on September 14, 2012. She was 68 years old. Download Complete Interview with Sister Jane Marie Osterholt Q. Why did you choose…

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Providence Hall: Sharing memories in video

By Sisters of Providence | June 8, 2011 |

Sometimes, a story is best heard from the storyteller. Since that’s not always possible, we are sharing some of the best stories we can find about Providence Hall on video.…

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A gadget-happy Sister

By Dave Cox | May 26, 2011 |

This article is reprinted from the summer 2011 issue of HOPE. Sister Joanne Golding is a self-proclaimed computer nut. So, she seems to be well connected in ministry as director…

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Opening new doors

By Rosie Blankenship | May 26, 2011 |

This article is reprinted from the summer 2011 issue of HOPE. While the Sisters of Providence have a goal of “breaking boundaries, creating hope” in their work, it’s not often…

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