Welcome to the family of Providence! Providence Associates candidate orientation

On Saturday, Nov. 12, we welcomed Providence Associate candidates for an orientation at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Over the coming year, the 29 candidates will journey with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion as they reflect on Providence spirituality and the mission of love, mercy and justice.

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Providence Associate Candidate Mary Beth Mullen and her companion Sister Marsha Speth

Candidate Christine Malekani chats with her companion Providence Associate Jenny Nowalk

Sisters and associates bless the new candidates.

Candidate Geneveive Costello waves for the camera during the orientation.

Candidate Catherine Baldessarini chats with Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein during the orientation.

Candidate Kay Smith with her companion Adrienne Bates-Brown

Liz Tyler and Sister Marilyn Baker join in prayer during the orientation

Candidate Sandra Chappell laughs with her companion Providence Associate Mickie Lane Fredericks

Candidate Merrilinda Nichols sings during the blessing

Blessing of the companions during orientation

Candidates and companions gathered during the blessing

Sister Rosemary Nudd greets candidate Sandra Chappell and her companion Providence Associate Mickie Lane Fredericks

Blessing of companions and candidates in the Church

Sister Ann Casper visits with an associate.

Sister Mary Ann DeFazio visits with the candidate she will companion.

Sister Marie McCarthy with her candidate companion Sara Jesse

Companion Sister Paula Damiano chats with two candidates.