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Providence Associate Stephen Modde on finding a safe and welcoming community
Providence Associate Stephen Modde with his Sister companion Sister Carol Meyers at his first commitment ceremony as a Providence Associate in 2019 For several months in the weekly Providence Associate emails, I’ve seen an invitation to share in “Get to know a Providence Associate.” I’ve read some interesting stories, but I said, “No I don’t need to do that.” Recently I have been thinking, “Maybe!” Now here I am writing some of my story. My motive, I hope, is not...
Mother Theodore moment
...Chapel also taught Jack about Mother Theodore’s French roots and, again, her bravery in coming to the wilderness of Indiana. All in all, it seems Jack has caught the essence of our saint: very brave, a lover of nature and very kind. Jack himself is very much that way: very brave, a lover of nature and very caring. That’s the thing about saints. We want to be like them. (Originally published in the Summer 2018 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Inspiring support for the mission of Providence
...who really, really live their faith and do the hard work. The sisters have adapted to the face of the Church. They stay so alive and vital. They are flexible and guided by Mother Theodore.” Thank you, Stephanie and Bill, for partnering with Sister Connie and all the Sisters of Providence in furthering the mission of Providence in these days! We are blessed that you journey with us in mission! (Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Updates from the Sisters of Providence summer 2018
...812-535-2800 or visit FoleyParkPavers.SistersofProvidence.org. Want your paver placed this fall? Order by July 1! Blast from the past: High school juniors from 1965-66 at the aspirancy (a high school for women considering becoming a Sisters of Providence) in its last year of operation at Foley Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Who do you know? Can you find: Sister Mary Montgomery? Sister Marge Funke? Providence Associate Mel Marino Wolff? (Originally published in the Summer 2018 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Gifts that keep on giving
...the Congregation, Sister Cathy says. Mary Ellen is one of many donors who help make the continuation of the mission and ministries of the Sisters of Providence possible. It’s the support of our benefactors that allow the Providence Community to make love, mercy and justice more visible in the world. Whether you give through money, time, talent or energy, each contribution to the Sisters of Providence has a lasting effect. Originally published in the summer 2023 issue of HOPE magazine....
The bond of friendship leads to lives as sisters
...religious communities. Emily did. While on a trip to Guatemala to visit her sister, Emily was overwhelmed with certainty that she was going to be a sister and she needed to move forward with it. After visiting other communities, Emily realized that she didn’t feel the same connection with them that she did with the Sisters of Providence. Today, Emily is in her second year with the Sisters of Providence. (Originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
You can help bring a happy ending to restore St. Joseph’s Lake
...St. Joseph’s Lake, you will — as you always do — make the mission of Providence come alive. Our shared values of hospitality, of care for Earth and maintaining places of beauty for enjoyment will endure. We look forward to being co-authors with you in writing a happy ending to a wonderful story. (Originally published in the Winter 2021 issue of HOPE magazine.) Would you consider contributing to the St. Joseph Lake restoration project? You can donate online here or...
Giving the gift of self: Sister Carol Meyers
...succeed,” Sister Carol said. Sister Carol serves as a Eucharistic Minister and regularly visits homebound parishioners. She serves on the parish council, is part of the women’s group and in other ways tries to listen and to assist the parishioners to experience “the Providence of God at work in the life of their parish and in their daily lives.” What will come next? Sister Carol replies simply, “whatever Providence asks.” Originally published in the summer 2023 issue of HOPE magazine....
Bearing witness to an execution
...and she did. At his request she continued, out loud, to pray the prayers as she stepped back away from the execution table to take her place in the corner of the room. “For the sake of His sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world …” Then, the execution began. (Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Visit the Woods
...whim and explore on your own with a self-guided tour. Plan to attend a retreat, program, workshop or event to reconnect with your spirit or just to have fun. Whatever it is that draws you here, plan to spend time at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you with open arms and hearts full of love. Visitor Information: Visit.SistersofProvidence.org Guided Tours: Contact Rita O’Donohue at 812-535-2945 or rodonohue@spsmw.org Calendar of Events: Events.SistersofProvidence.org (Originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Elegance on display: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods added to National Register of Historic Places
...the collective campus, deserves this kind of recognition.” (Originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of HOPE magazine.) Note – The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect America’s historic and archaeological resources....
A new perspective on assisted living
...bees’ work, essential to one-third of our diet, pollinate fewer flowers when drought decreases the fragrance. The alpacas I greet on my walk provide compost that enriches the soil providing organic food. The worms are responsible for creating oxygen in the soil. Unless you are a worm bin composter, when did you last give thanks for the worms? I invite you to begin your own litany of awareness and gratitude! (Originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of HOPE magazine.)...