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.
Sister Lawrence Ann Liston
Download Complete Interview with Sister Lawrence Ann Liston Q: Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A: I started school at a public school. I came to St. Ann School in fifth grade. I had not really…
1964 vocations leaflet
In 1964 the Congregation utilized the following leaflet in its vocation efforts. Today, the Sisters of Providence still serve in Taiwan, but they no longer minister in Peru. Included in this leaflet is a prayer for vocations.
Spiritual direction: you are not alone
This article is reprinted from winter 2010 issue of HOPE A multiple choice question for the spiritual at heart: Being a spiritual director keeps you: 1.) On your toes 2.) Up to date 3.) On your knees 4.) Out of…
Sister Lisa Stallings
Download Complete Interview with Sister Lisa Stalling Q: Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A: I was taught by the Sisters of Providence in high school and in college, particularly at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. I was…
Church of the Immaculate Conception booklet
Throughout the years, there have been several brochures printed about the Church of the Immaculate Conception. This small booklet was printed in the late 1950s or 1960s. This booklet shares information about the architecture of the sacred building, the altars,…
Church of the Immaculate Conception restoration
In 1986, the Church of the Immaculate Conception underwent restoration not only to conform with the liturgical norms of the Second Vatican Council, but also to strengthen the floor joists. This brochure lists restoration costs and memorial gift opportunities. The…
Centenary of St. Anne Chapel, 1876-1976
In 1976, the 100th anniversary of the St. Anne Chapel — or St. Anne Shell Chapel as it is commonly known — was celebrated. This small chapel is located in Providence Park near the cemetery. In thanksgiving for a safe…
Saint Mother Theodore’s artifacts (video)
A few of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s artifacts: (no audio)
The story of YOU …
In early 1960, the Sisters of Providence Vocations Office used the pamphlet, The Story of You …, to encourage young women to discern religious life, in particular, religious life with the Sisters of Providence. The pamphlet was addressed to “YOU…
Former aspirant remembers Tiny Tim
The Web article on Tiny Tim definitely caused more than a little talk. It prompted Barbara (Kovats) Tuttle of Temple Terrace, Fla., to submit the photo at right to Archivist Sister Mary Ryan. From 1959 to 1961, Barbara attended the…
Tiny Tim: security at the Woods
For 48 years, Andrew “Tiny Tim” O’Dwyer was the face of security at the motherhouse and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. A large-statured man, Andrew hailed from County Galway, Ireland. During his long tenure at the Woods, Tiny Tim came to know…
How to become a saint – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Feast Day 2009
Many of us here remember the safe landing of US Airways Flight # 1549 into the Hudson River this past January. A total of 155 persons aboard — no lives lost; pilot and crew performing gracefully and competently under the…
