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Sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...“The Sisters of Providence are always welcoming new women who wish to join them in this mission,” Sister Jenny continued. “We’re very blessed to have new members so that together we can carry forward God’s mission in our world.” About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have...
August 14, 2022: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...and to pray and to do what we can in the bigger world. Action The news as we see and hear it on our televisions or our news feeds can bring us to a state of worry and impatience. But good, impartial news can help us know how to pray and make informed choices in how to live. This week, it would be good to pay attention to what we choose to hear. Does it contain the truth? Does it...
Joy at a New Birth
A baby is a new beginning, a hope for a better future. It is important to remember God’s role in helping us raise our children to lead good lives. Loving God, Morning has come again into our lives. The sunshine of a new birth brightens our entire family. We pray for your help, that this child’s life will be guided by your ways. We know that we will not do everything right, so we ask that you help us do...
Sister Frances Alma McManus
...attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Academy in Quincy and at Sacred Heart School in Cullman, Ala. She attended high school at St. Agnes Academy in Indianapolis. Sister Frances Alma entered the Congregation June 7, 1928, and professed first vows and perpetual vows Feb. 24, 1931, and Jan. 23, 1936, respectively. Sister Frances Alma’s first teaching ministry was at St. Catherine School at Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1931. In Indiana, her classrooms were also located Holy Trinity, New Albany; and...
Celebrate 2016 with the SPs!
...times the gifts of our donors assisted us in furthering our mission. Thank you. Looking back at 2016, a great memory for me and all of the sisters was our General Chapter meeting. Sisters from all over the United States and Taiwan gathered together to reconnect and reaffirm our commitment to our mission. Our Providence Associates were also with us for several days. This is the time, too, that we elect our new general officers. I am privileged to serve...
Sister Michael Ellen Green
...Tom were unable to be with us. Her three brothers, John, George and Jack, as well as her sister, Mary Lou, preceded her in death. Dorothy became acquainted with the Sisters of Providence in high school at St. Agnes Academy and entered the Congregation in February 1951, receiving the name of Michael Ellen. Her first profession of vows was Aug. 15, 1953, and her profession of perpetual vows was on the same date in 1958. Michael Ellen knew well and...
Life lessons from the Sisters of Providence
Providence Associate Suzie Ray, left, with her mentor and friend Sister Rita Black. It was the summer of 1980 and I was about to embark on my first part-time job as a nurse’s aide at the Sister’s of Providence Infirmary. I was a very inquisitive, carefree and rambunctious 20 year old looking forward to a new adventure. Little did I know then what type of life-changing adventure it would become!!! A few months earlier, I had met Sister of Providence...
From us to you: Blessings to you for giving
...we can continue the mission and ministries of the SPs. Collectively, you sent in 8,028 gifts in 2020 and we thank you for each and every one! Your thoughtful gifts have helped us: Increase our retirement fund for the support and care of aging sisters in their residences or in health care facilities. Provide resources for our new sisters. We have six women in initial formation and your donations provided education and spiritual enrichment for these women as they grow...
Photos from the Carrie Newcomer Concert
As part of the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope celebration this year, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, hosted singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer for a concert and workshop on Saturday, October 25. Newcomer’s workshop place in the Providence Hall Community Room earlier in the day prior to her concert, which was in the Conservatory of Music at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College....
Before the dust settles
...others’ call. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life. The wilderness will lead you to your heart where I will speak. Integrity and justice with tenderness you shall know. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life. You shall sleep secure with peace. Faithfulness will be your joy. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new...
Bold strokes
...brings new revelations and new challenges,” Sister Jody said. Even with the challenges, Sister Jody knows her ministry is energy-giving. “I experience artistic expression as a spiritual energy that emerges from the deepest realms of the soul. This energy with line and form, both initiates a response and responds to the movement of Creator and creation,” she said. “It is important for me to be totally creative and see what emerges. To me, the surprise is to create something, look...
Sister Mary Rita Griffin (formerly Sister Mary Paula)
...they never met her, because of the letters they received when they asked for prayers. Mary loved the outdoors, the ocean — which she was able to enjoy often through the generosity of Jack letting her use his beach home, whether alone or with friends. Mary was a true optimist. If you knew her well, you knew that above all, she loved Jesus and his Mother Mary with every ounce of her being. Those who worked with her knew that...