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Sister educators reminisce about Sisters of Providence Schools
...and my fellow students. Deep friendships, which have endured to this day. Gratitude too, for so many Sisters of Providence who were a vital example in my spiritual formation. A deep and abiding love for the Woods … her beauty, peace and warmth.” Continued mission of love and caring The Sisters of Providence mission of love and caring continues today. We may not be as often directly in classrooms, but we are still present. Serving those in need. Offering God’s...
Easter Prayer
...mighty. May this pillar of fire, our Paschal Candle, which glows for God’s honor, be never dimmed by the sharing of its light. May the fire of our love persevere undimmed to overcome the darkness of evil. May this flame be found still burning by the Morning Star: the one Morning Star who never sets, Christ your Son, who coming back from death’s domain, has shed his peaceful light on humanity, and lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen....
Ask Sister Dina: Tell me about the ‘Gibson Girls’
...the Sisters of Providence Congregation. She is also the only surviving Gibson sister. Both Sister James Maureen and Sister Alice Jean ended up leaving the Sisters of Providence and both are now deceased. Sister Jane currently resides in Providence Health Care, our long-term care facility at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. You can learn more about Sister Jane here. I hope this helps, Jack. Thank you again for your inquiry. Please know that we hold you in prayer. Peace and blessings, Sister Dina...
Celebrating our senior jubilarians!
...Norton at Mass Some of the senior jubilarians of 2019 participate in the Mass General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski introduces her reflection Sister Margaret Norris and Barbara Bluntzer in prayer Sister Paula Modaff at prayer Sister Ellen Cunningham during Mass Sister Charles Van Hoy at Mass Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer smiles as another sister fixes her hair after Mass Sister Rosemary Eyler smiles during the reflection Sister Regina Marie McIntyre offers the sign of peace Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer with...
Wisdom and the future of religious life
...I believe I carry their wisdom and guidance with me. I want to support the sisters who are following me in religious life — life that ministers with others to create peace and compassion in these times.” Work to do Sisters of Providence Vocation Director Sister Editha Ben passionately believes in the future of religious life. “As women religious, we can respond to the priorities of care for Earth and promote the dignity of our sisters and brothers by addressing...
Sister Clelia Cecchetti (formerly Sister Rosina)
...and these photos of Clelia, she is smiling and enjoying life, joy and love showing on her face and in her frequent laughter. I do not have a single memory of her getting even a little bit angry or impatient with anyone. I can still hear her laughter, and that is a sound I hope I will never forget.” Michael, nephew: “Aunt Clelia was always the voice of reason and peace in a family that was, as is common in...
March 23, 2025: Third Sunday of Lent
...farming and livestock production, insatiable materialism fed by capitalism (profit over people and planet), racism and colonialism are some of the biggest contributors to the crisis. For centuries many wise and intelligent people and the Earth herself have warned us of the direction we are going. So, what are we to do? How might we live in peace and harmony with other human and more-than-human beings? We must repent and change our ways locally, nationally and globally. Action This Lent,...
November 30, 2025: First Sunday of Advent
...Christmas and examining the state of our hearts. It means turning away from the things that distract us from God’s ways of peace and justice, and turning towards the spiritual practices that nourish our souls. We can do this by prioritizing time for prayer, practicing more self-control, and seeking reconciliation with God and with those around us. Advent is a season of hope, but it is not a passive hope. It is an active waiting, a constant state of watchfulness....
Providence Associates celebrate first commitments 2018
...commitments during the liturgy. The gathered community joins hands to pray. Sister Joan Kirkpatrick with Providence Associate Sherrie Mansfield The sign of peace. New Providence Associate Adrienne Bates-Brown distributes communion Starletta Schipp joins in song during the ceremony Sister Rosemary Borntrager with her former sixth grade student and new Providence Associate Nancy Dannels Candace Minster chats with her companion Sister Ann Sullivan before the liturgy. New Providence Associate Carri O’Donnell and her companion Joan Townsend take a selfie before the...
Preparing to bring God’s love, mercy and justice to the world
...was doing the right thing, maybe 50/50. And then all through the years she would say, ‘I have to work on this, I have to work on that, I have to work on this.’ “Today, she is at peace. She is more confident. She has become more focused,” her mother said. “Formation has been incredible and necessary,” Sister Dina said. “This is not all about me. Keeping that as a focus — that I am part of something bigger. That’s...
Sister Maureen Fallon: supported by the Ministry Fund
...like,” she said. “I love the ministry because it affects the lives and growth of others in so many ways.” One of Sister Maureen’s favorite ways to relax is to go down to the park by the Kankakee River. “It is so peaceful there and I think of Mother Theodore walking by the Wabash River. I think of the long line of SPs to whom I am connected as her daughter.” “I am very grateful to those who contribute to...
Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll
...prayer for at least a half hour before the beginning of daily Eucharistic Liturgy. She nurtured her spiritual life through reading, and Thomas Merton was one of her favorite authors. After returning from a three-month spiritual renewal program, Bernadette had a revitalized spirit and dedication that remained throughout her life. The day before her death, she told us she was ready to meet Jesus. A bit later that day, she said, “but not today.” Well, she was correct. Her peaceful...