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Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

October 3, 2025 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Free The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and Providence Associates invite persons of all faith traditions to join them in person or virtually for the Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass) at 11 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 3, to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, the eighth American Saint and foundress of...

Come O Wisdom: a reflection on our senior jubilarians

...Everlasting One. You have been loaned to us your sisters and associates, your friends and companions on the journey. May you always know yourselves as signs, witnesses of God’s faithfulness to all of us.” General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski introduces her reflection Truly, each of you, in your own way, has been a key figure in the unfolding story of Providence in the life of this Congregation. I am always amazed when I search through the ministry records of our...

Providence Community spring retreat 2023

...of Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates focused on friendship with God and relished in friendship with one another at their spring retreat the weekend of March 10-12. Community members and friends came from near and far, including via Livestream, seeking to re-center and be nourished, to grow in community and in spirituality. And we reflected, enjoyed community time and grew in relationship with God and one another. Is God nudging you toward the Providence Community? Explore that nudge: ProvidenceAssociates.org...

Sisters of Providence join Terre Haute’s peaceful Black Lives Matter protest

Three Sisters of Providence and two Providence Associates joined the Terre Haute community in speaking out against inequality on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Despite challenges of social distancing, we added our voices at the March for CommUNITY in Terre Haute, Indiana. Black Lives Matter! How are you adding your voice? Sisters Barbara Battista, Jessica Vitente and Beth Wright join the peaceful protest Sister Barbara holds her sign amidst the marchers The sisters and those gathered for the protest pause for...

Providence Associate and Sisters of Providence picnic and statue dedication

Picnic #2, homebound. Seven Woods Park, Chicago. Picnic #1 on the way down in Earl Park, Indiana. From left, Sisters Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, Rose Marita Riordan, Teresa Costello, Joni Luna, Ann Paula Pohlman, Providence Associate Candidate Cindy Montgomery, Sister Joan Matthews, Sheila Donis, Sister My Huong Pham and Debbie Dillow. Posing with the statue of Saint John Paul II at Resurrection Cemetery in Chicago are, from left, PA Sheila Donis, Sister My Huong Pham, PA Teresa Clark, PA Candidate Cindy...

In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Step down, pilgrims, we have arrived! Twenty-nine of us and our wonderful guide, Sue Jackson, arrived at our hotel in Chartres, France, on July 13. Thus began our French pilgrimage of Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and friends called “In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.” I’d like to share with you a snapshot of our destinations. Every day we began with a prayer led by Sister Janice Smith. Here are a few of the highlights. Chartres Cathedral –...

Thanks-Giving

...colder fall days. I have a ministry and many wonderful associates that I am thankful for. What are you giving thanks for this Thanksgiving Day? So, what about the giving part of Thanks-Giving? This led me to thoughts on how I could give back from the many blessings I have been given. I can donate food to my local foodbank (or give to Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute). I can give time to a local food kitchen serving...

Gathering celebrates hidden women from scripture

Gloria and Monica, age 9, of Providence in the Desert, attended the July 31 “Hidden women of the lectionary” gathering. A prayer and praise service celebrating “Hidden Women of the Lectionary” in honor of the feast of Mary of Magdala was held at Providence in the Desert on July 31, 2014. Attending the candlelight service were Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and women religious of Rochester Franciscans, Marist Missionaries and Sisters for Christian Community, all congregations that minister in the...

Sisters Lucy and Mary Fran cook up a good time

Sisters of Providence Lucy Nolan, left, and Mary Frances Keusal, right, volunteer preparing and serving food for shoppers and volunteers at the 2012 rummage sale for Providence Family Services in Chicago. You can get in on the action, and some great food, at this year’s sale next weekend. Looking for some great homemade pulled pork and coleslaw? Better yet, how about homemade pulled pork painstakingly slow-cooked by two Sisters of Providence? Look no further than the annual rummage sale to...

Photos from Sisters Speak Out: June 24 Community Prayer and Rally

...God-given dignity of every individual, promote protections for the most vulnerable among us and conserve our common home. Several other “echo events” were held nationwide for those who could not travel to the United States’ capital. Sister Tracey Horan, SP, attended a similar event in Arizona as part of her ministry there. In addition, Providence Associates organized an “echo event” at Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The Sisters of Providence co-sponsored the event in Washington, D.C., the...

Remembering Sister Barbara Doherty

...would be at the Woods as she wanted to get a visit in before I had to leave. Prior to this, all my visits had been rushed as I was usually there as a Providence Associate to attend an Annual Meeting or the Providence Associate Spring Retreat. I told Barbara that I now lived at the Woods. The biggest smile came across her face and she said, “Do you really mean it?!”  Memories Sister Barbara Doherty has been a lamp,...