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Visiting Taiwan
...a torch from Providence University President Augustine Tang during the opening ceremonies of Sports Day. Sister Dawn passing a torch to a student during the opening ceremonies of Sports Day. Sister Dawn Tomaszewski during the groundbreaking for the Our Lady of Providence Church. Sister Lisa Stallings in the Luking Library on the Providence University campus. Sister Norene Wu with characters “Peace and Joy,” mascots for the 60th anniversary. Sister Jeanne along with Sister Delan Ma and Sister Donna Marie Fu...
April 16, 2023: Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy)
Gospel: John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I...
Immaculata Holiday Party
December 5, 2024 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST MATCHBOX, Rockville, MD The CONGRESSIONAL ROOM 1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 United States (301) 816-0369 View Location Website Nancy Holmes (302) 604-8890 bubblesseaside@gmail.com $38 Includes buffet of salad, sliders, pizza and nonalcoholic drinks. Cash bar. Jingle Jangle!! The Class of ’74 is hosting the Immaculata Holiday Party Activity: Luncheon, merriment and the “never retired” IPS Immaculairres and Chorus will lead us in caroling Dress: Holiday Spirit RSVP Final headcount...
Sunday, December 5, 2021: Second Sunday of Advent
...prepare. In essence, we see ourselves as part of the context of a larger story. Action I invite you to go as far back in memory as you are able to find a personal Advent story or experience. Take time to recall as many details as you can. Where did this happen? Who was present? Who was not present? What time of day was it? How did you feel? Are there new details you had not recalled before this retelling?...
A Valentine’s Day reflection for 2014
...think of your heart’s condition? Perhaps you will take some time to pray however your heart moves you today. How would you describe our collective heart — the collective heart of Earth’s people — all 7 billion-plus of us? Again, are you inclined to prayer of praise and/or petition as you ponder this? Perhaps you will pray what moves within you as you move through this day celebrating hearts, love. I would like to join my prayer with yours today....
Sister Charles Ellen Turk
...to town one Friday and stopped at the rectory and told Father my plans. After a few questions from him, he said, ‘Well stop in next Sunday and I’ll tell you whether you can go or not.’ My prayer that week was, ‘Maybe I won’t get to Saint Mary’s this September, God – but I’m coming.’” Mary Turk knew what she wanted when Jesus looked over his shoulder and asked her ‘what are you after?’ She knew what she was...
Immaculata High School time capsule from 1955 to be opened Saturday
This time capsule – from the former Immaculata High School – will officially be opened at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 11. The discovery of a time capsule will draw alumnae from Immaculata High School, Washington, D.C., at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 11. The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, will host alumnae from the school to open the capsule at the Yuma Study Center, 4101 Yuma St. NW, Washington, D.C. The capsule was discovered last year during...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
For Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Su-Hsin Huang, Sunday, June 29, was a life-changing day. On that day, Sister Arrianne professed first vows, while Sister Su-Hsin professed perpetual vows in the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Both sisters have come from very different backgrounds. But the paths they have chosen brought them together with the more than 300 Sisters of Providence. Sister Su-Hsin currently ministers as a member of the Pastoral Care Team at Providence Health...
Poetry can tickle a funny bone!
...clothing at a Gioannini Symposium presentation. With this humorous SP poem from earlier days, we celebrate the generous response both of the Providence Associates and those who contributed to this cause at the January Taizé service. Tale of a Suit The skirt and the jacket were parted one day when Sister Marian Elizabeth gave them away. The skirt she put out with odds and ends, and the jacket she gave to one of her friends. Sister J. saw the skirt...
Being love, mercy and justice in parish ministry
...him if he would like me to come back another day. He seemed very tired. “No, he said. I want to share some more now. Please stay.” He had a lot on his mind and heart. I stayed. I listened and we prayed, and I promised I would come back. This gentleman died 2 days later. It was Providence that there was even time that week for this visit. One day I received a call from the school nurse of...
Racism’s infection within American healthcare
...the racism in medical fields that is still present today. The persistence of racial health disparities comes as a result of preventable mistakes continuously being made by American healthcare due to racist misconceptions of the past being upheld. Events like the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic put these faults on display and reveal how detrimental they can be to communities of color. The medical education of today lacks the teaching necessary to fully understand the racial contexts...
Thanksgiving Reflection
...another’s eyes (and heart). The prayer comes from the Catholic Mass celebrated on the USA’s Thanksgiving Day. On that day the celebrant will pray in our name: Creator all powerful, your gifts of love are countless and your goodness infinite. As we come before you on Thanksgiving Day with gratitude for your kindness, open our hearts to have concern for every man, woman and child, so that we may share our gifts in loving service. Amen! May it be so!...