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Sister Anna Fan shares her story as a fully professed Sister of Providence
...religious, all of their responses were: “You do not fit!” They knew that I enjoyed living carefree and was generous with my money. They wondered if I had lost my mind. The Bishop in Taiwan blesses Sister Anna during her vows ceremony. Stepping forward in faith I entered the Congregation and went to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, for my initial formation for three years. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is a very peaceful and beautiful place. I hope you can create an opportunity to...
Debbie Dillow ‘excited & humbled’ by new position
...There was such a sense of peace that I knew I was in the right place,” said Debbie. In her new position as assistant director, Debbie will be able to share that enthusiasm and sense of peace that she discovered at the Woods. “Working with the associates and the Sisters of Providence has brought new faith-filled and spirit-led experiences into my life that are allowing me to grow in my spirituality. I hope to be able to share this with...
February 2, 2025: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
...him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this...
Body+Blood+Soul+Divinity
...Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at the recent National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. The Congress was a massive heart-rending moment, at times overwhelming with the sheer amount of people, but an ultimately achingly beautiful time of worship, connectedness and a sliver of the glorious elation that heaven holds for those who know the Prince of Peace. Remembering the beginning Every Holy Thursday Mass one of the Last Supper scripture discourses are read about how the Eucharist was first instituted. A new...
Everything is Connected — Many Things Have to Change Course
...We can renew our relationship with the planet so that we not only sustain ourselves, but also thrive and flourish. A Prayer for Our Earth All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace, that we may live as siblings, harming no one. O God...
Sister Ann Denise Reger
...Ann Denise could be a ball of fire, a spitfire, and a peaceful dove, all within minutes of each other. You definitely knew when Ann Denise was unhappy or upset with you. You also knew when she loved you dearly. Ann Denise’s quick wit and her sense of humor were her trademarks. Often if you told her how nice she looked, she would say, “You need your glasses changed.” Upon greeting her and asking, “How are you?” her response usually...
Sisters Ann Duong, Maité Rodriguez-Mora enter novitiate
On Sunday, August 24, the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, was the place to be as the Sisters of Providence welcomed two new Sisters into the novitiate. Ann Duong and Maité Rodriguez-Mora were welcomed into the Sisters of Providence Canonical Novitiate Program during a special celebration. By doing so, both have now received the title of “Sister.” ‘I Feel at Peace’ Sister Maité Rodriguez-Mora (right) celebrating with Sister Judy Birgen. “I feel at peace as I...
Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate
...for justice” The three Sisters of Providence who crossed the line in 2022 return the following year to the protest. From left, Sisters Joann Quinkert, Rita Clare Gerardot and Adele Beacham. “On the day we did it there were many people who crossed the line, just not that many religious. We crossed the line carrying a cross and singing, ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’. They arrested us and put us in shackles and handcuffs and put us on a...
September: a month of Marian devotions
...the feast asks that “the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin may bring deeper peace to those for whom the birth of her son was the dawning of salvation.” In this time of our own history, may it bring us peace amid the chaos of the headlines we read and hear daily. September 12: The Holy Name of Mary For many Sisters of Providence in recent years, this date was entrance day. On it they arrived to begin...
A companion in the dying and rising of daily life: Sister Jane Iannaccone
...all challenged to live out our baptismal call. Through us, the world will receive the good news of Christ as we radiate the peace, joy and love of Christ to those we serve. I have discovered while ministering at Saint John’s that no one person can do everything, but each one of us can do something. I know our parish would not be able to function and to offer the various ministries we provide if our parishioners did not come...
By the numbers: 30 years of Providence Food Pantry
...for the many churches and organizations who have been the Helping Hands the pantry needed. All: May the Lord look upon us kindly and give us peace. Let us live each day to the fullest and face the future unafraid. Let us acknowledge the giftedness of those sitting beside us. May our world be transformed by the goodness we celebrate in the presence of each other this day. All: God, of all that is good, we thank you for this...
22 New Providence Associates
...brought peace to my heart and mind. “I see God’s hand at work in my life and I feel as though this is my personal fullness of time.” The excitement of making a year-long commitment with the Sisters of Providence is still fresh. But the fullness of the relationship is just beginning. Please keep all of us newly committed Providence Associates in your prayers as we continue to discover what living out more deeply a mission of love, mercy and...