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...Hall seeking entrance to the Sisters of Providence community. The whole group poses with Emily after the knocking ritual. Front row from left, Sister Anna Fan, Emily TeKolste, Sister Joni Luna. Second row from left, Sisters Nancy Nolan, Marsha Speth, Nancy Bartasavich, Denise Wilkinson, Mary Beth Klingel, Editha Ben. Back row from left, Sister Carole Kimes, Janice Smith, Jenny Howard, Dawn Tomaszewski, Jeanne Hagelskamp and Lisa Stallings. During a prayer ritual within the ceremony, Emily receives a blessing from Sister...

...Emily gets a hug of congratulations from Sister Nancy Nolan, a member of the Sisters of Providence new membership team. The whole group poses with Emily after the knocking ritual. Front row from left, Sister Anna Fan, Emily TeKolste, Sister Joni Luna. Second row from left, Sisters Nancy Nolan, Marsha Speth, Nancy Bartasavich, Denise Wilkinson, Mary Beth Klingel, Editha Ben. Back row from left, Sister Carole Kimes, Janice Smith, Jenny Howard, Dawn Tomaszewski, Jeanne Hagelskamp and Lisa Stallings. Emily with...

...joys and sorrows, has been a great gift.” Sister Dina said the chance meeting she had nearly 14 years ago was exactly what she needed in her life at that time. “For a long time, I had been searching for community,” she said. “I have had acquaintances and friends in a number of social circles, but I longed for a consistent community that would challenge me to lovingly grow into my authentic self. The Sisters of Providence have done and...

New Providence Associates New Providence Associates making first commitments Nov. 18, 2017. From front row left: Annette Maggio, Patti Burris, Sandra Powell, Mary Bales, Bonnie Wilson, Theresa Tighe, Laura Dudkowski, Sarian Bouma, Cathy Dearing. Second row from left: Gail Smith, Eileen Horan, John Schleeter, Deanna Schleeter, Adriana Estringel with Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason and Sisters of Providence General Officer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. Back row from left, Joe Horan, Ann Henderson, Anne Mosher, Peggy Stewart, Ryan Sheehy, Shawn...

...Diane Gardner. Second row from left: Donna Liszewski, Sharon Woods, Nancy Olson, Starletta Schipp, Julie Mansard, Nancy Dannels, Sharon Rodriguez, Providence Associate Co-director Sister Susan Paweski. Back row from left: Providence Associate Co-Director Debbie Dillow, Elaine Osborne, Pearlette Springer, Kate Childs Graham, Sherrie Mansfield, Julia Lopez-Kaley, Carri O’Donnell, Adrienne Bates-Brown, Candace Minster. Not pictured, Kevin Buchanan. The entrance procession Sister Joan Slobig spent the year as the companion to Providence Associate Kathryn Martin New Providence Associate Julia Lopez-Kaley leads song...

...us today at 812-535-2800 or ma@spsmw.org to share a new number to ensure you get a call from the sisters. Thank you for partnering with us in our mission. Growing the Providence community We are so excited that 23 new Providence Associates made first commitments on Nov. 10, 2018 to walk more closely with the Providence community. From bottom row, left: Richard Kennel, Kathryn Martin, Stephanie Downing, Ursula Penrose, Mary Ellen Wieland, Mary Lou Petrisko, Diane Gardner. Second row from...

...first row: Kathy Sternal, Gloria Morgan, Josephine Carbonaro, Michelle Barrentine, Kay Hassan and Providence Associate Co-director Sister Sue Paweski.Second row from left: Karen Maynard, Wanda Barney, Jan Showalter, Carol Sloan and William OkeyThird row from left: Mary Catherine Chlipala, Jessica Claycomb, Kathy Shickles, Jane Moss, and Stephen Modde.At back: Co-director of Providence Associates Debbie Dillow. Not pictured: Debbie Fornefeld New Providence Associate Stephen Modde carries the cross in the entrance procession Flowers and candles lit in memory of 2019 deceased...

...first row: Kathy Sternal, Gloria Morgan, Josephine Carbonaro, Michelle Barrentine, Kay Hassan and Providence Associate Co-Director Sister Sue Paweski. Second row from left: Karen Maynard, Wanda Barney, Jan Showalter, Carol Sloan and William Okey. Third row from left: Mary Catherine Chlipala, Jessica Claycomb, Kathy Shickles, Jane Moss, Amanda Seipel and Stephen Modde. At back: Co-Director of Providence Associates Debbie Dillow. Not pictured: Debbie Fornefeld Learn more about Providence Associates at ProvidenceAssociates.org (Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of HOPE magazine.)...

...around campus for the week. They include “Did You Know …”: There is a difference between a nun and a sister? A Catholic Sister helped grow the fellowship known as Alcoholics Anonymous? Catholic Sisters are strong advocates for social justice? Charism is what drives all women religious communities? But what exactly is it? The vows Catholic women religious profess are and aren’t what they used to be? Even though most women religious in the U.S. are elderly, women are still...

Every cabbage starts as a seed. Growing your own plants from seed is an economical way to grow a large number of plants. There are so many varieties to choose from–way more than you can find in nurseries and garden centers. You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to get started, in fact, you can raid your recycle pile! https://youtu.be/azP5r32LWYg...

...when she entered the Congregation in 2016. Front row from left, Sister Anna Fan, Emily TeKolste, Sister Joni Luna. Second row from left, Sisters Nancy Nolan (RIP), Marsha Speth, Nancy Bartasavich, Denise Wilkinson, Mary Beth Klingel, Editha Ben. Back row from left, Sisters Carole Kimes, Janice Smith, Jenny Howard, Dawn Tomaszewski, Jeanne Hagelskamp and Lisa Stallings. Why do we need people dedicated to helping make the world a better place? In scripture Jesus says in Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send...

...without physical proof. That’s faith. Through faith we grow in understanding and experience that increases our faith, that belief in God is not only in our minds but also imprinted on our hearts. Action Doubt and questioning are not bad things. Blind acceptance doesn’t help us to grow. Continuing to search, to study and to learn more about our faith, especially through Scripture study, is how we grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Take advantage of an opportunity to...