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Sisters share USCCB message on immigration
...the Lord may guide the leaders of our nation, and we are grateful for past and present opportunities to dialogue with public and elected officials. In this dialogue, we will continue to advocate for meaningful immigration reform. As disciples of the Lord, we remain men and women of hope, and hope does not disappoint! (cf. Romans 5:5) May the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe enfold us all in her maternal and loving care and draw us ever closer to...
2022-23 Annual Report
“This is where YOU become part of the story of what creates hope. Your gift to us, in whatever form it comes — as financial supporter or partner in mission, a Providence Associate or volunteer, a co-worker or family member — means the world to us.” Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, General Superior, May 2024 Read more of Sister Dawn’s message to our generous supporters and take a look at the annual report from Sept. 1, 2022 – Aug. 31, 2023....
Providence Associate connects to the Woods
...does extend mercy and love to others. Sister Jeanne taught me, “We are only human.” While Virginia taught me “We all have a story.” Both very important things to remember when one is trying to extend love and mercy. I intend to stay a Providence Associate for as long as I can, in the hopes that someone somewhere will think of the Sisters of Providence when they think of me. And also, in the hopes that maybe I can influence...
Saint Mother Theodore’s guidance among the troubles an blessings of change
...nation and world. When we feel overwhelmed by the troubles and blessings of change, who can be our mentor, our friend, our wisdom figure? I suggest our own Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, a woman who faced a myriad of change — always with realism, hope and an unwavering trust in Providence. How can we let Mother Theodore mentor us, befriend us, share her wisdom with us? Journey with a saint One way is to Journey with a Saint at the...
Sister Diane Ris (formerly Sister Martin Therese)
...Elizabeth Johnstone, known as Gram, raised Diane with love over-flowing and passed on her deep faith, hope, values and a big dose of her Irish wit and wisdom. Gram lived to be 102 and one of her many sayings was, “you never get old until you have wrinkles in your heart.” Diane entered the Sisters of Providence on July 21, 1951; received the habit on Jan. 23, 1952 and professed vows on Jan. 23, 1954. She taught primary grades for...
Statement: Sisters of Providence leadership makes statement on gun control issues, sends letters to editors
...some of our most high-powered guns and remove one element of temptation from those who might be inclined to launch an attack. A handgun in the hands of an attacker can do much less harm in a few seconds than an automatic assault rifle. As members of the Sisters of Providence leadership team, we hope and pray that our governmental leaders will find a way to resolve the gun-control debate to benefit all humanity, not special-interest groups. Just as all...
The call of Providence
...what brought them to the Providence Community. Here is some of what they shared. One candidate’s friend, a younger Sister of Providence, had assured her that this is a place where it is safe to be vulnerable. She saw how her friend had grown and blossomed as a sister. She sees in the Providence Community a reason to hope. More than one said she was coming full circle, having entered the Sisters of Providence for a time in her youth...
Sending out a ‘Thank You’ in anticipation of School Principals’ Day!
...who have worked so hard to make it happen; filling in “on the spot” with meaningful lessons for the chemistry teacher who called in sick at the last minute; and so on. Through some eyes, these might be considered “tasks” that a principal can “check off” each day. For one who sees herself as a minister, it also means seeing each “task” as a call to be a positive, compassionate loving presence. Bringing ‘Hope and Healing’ And then there are...
Finding Pilgrims of Hope at the Arizona/Mexico Border
Sister of Providence Tracey Horan, SP, shares with us from her ministry at the Kino Border Initiative on the Mexico side of the US (Arizona)/Mexico border in the video below. In her ministry Sister Tracey accompanies migrants who are searching for a safe place to live. She shares stories of struggle and using our voices to help others. Sister Tracey shares how her faith calls her to accompany these migrants and to remind others of the dignity they have as...
Prayerful reflections from the Gathering in Solidarity event
...who need signs and symbols. So as a Congregation we have decided to install this banner as a sign, as a promise really to all who come here that you will be welcomed and reverenced for who you are. When we say ‘All are welcome,’ we will try to welcome the whole of you, your ideas, your beliefs and values, your hopes and fears. We hope this will be a small contribution to creating a more just and hope-filled world.”...
Sister Denise’s “expert” Father’s Day reflections
...Like the good CPA he is, he gave me a very precise and heartfelt list. Like Bob and Paul, Steve reveals himself to be a tender father. Steve’s favorite part of being a father: 1. Watching my kids grow up to be successful in what is important to them (hopefully making a difference in the world). 2. Watching them excel in activities which I could never do or was not very good at. 3. Being a grandfather, sending them home...
Sister Denise Wilkinson’s Gospel reflection on the life of Sister Jeanne Knoerle
Sisters Jeanne Knoerle and Denise Wilkinson in 2009. When I first glanced at the Scriptures of today’s liturgy, I expected I’d hone in on the Gospel, often called the “gospel of Providence.” The ideas are enthusiastically hopeful and so reassuring in the promise of God’s love for us. God’s love isn’t theoretical – no. God’s care is concrete and real – clothes, food, drink. All will be given – as long as we strive to make real the kin-dom of...