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Honor Divine Providence
...the perspective of the billions of years Providence has taken to bring us to life. How differently I now understand these words of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the care Providence lavishes on us throughout the millennia: “[Providence] has protected us with so much love until the present day that I should consider it a crime to doubt his mercy now.” May I, may we continue to rely on God’s amazing Providence! For further reading, check out “Turning to One...
Our sisters in Asia speak: What it means to be a Sister of Providence
...an ipad in 2013. Sister Donna Marie Fu: “Providence to me means God takes care of whomever, or whatever. If I put myself totally and completely in God’s Care or in His Providence, what then am I afraid of? Therefore I gave myself totally and completely to God on my very first Christmas Eve, in my very first Holy Communion. I love the Word Providence.” Education of women and the poor was the charism in the beginning years of our Sisters of...
A reflection for Reception into the Novitiate
...definitely different soil for you. But your request to be received into the novitiate of the Sisters of Providence speaks of your desire to sink your roots with this Providence Community. Trustfully, the canonical novitiate will afford you the time to ponder the longings of your own heart as you seek to recognize, as the reading from Proverbs suggested, just what a Provident God has in mind for you. Where is Providence luring you? Where will God’s steps take you?...
Sister Joni Luna’s first vows as a Sister of Providence
...There’s a lot of musical talent among the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates who made the music at the first vows Mass memorable. Sister Joni at prayer during her first vows liturgy. Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, family and friends pray the Lord’s Prayer during the ceremony. Sister Joni listens to Sister Denise’s reflection during Mass. One of the longest-serving Sisters of Providence participates in the ceremony for one of the newest members. 100-year-old Sister Marceline Mattingly participates in...
Celebrate 2016 with the SPs!
...Loyola Bender, Michael Ellen Green, Ann Kevin O’Connor, Marilyn Therese Lipps, Concetta Banez, Mary Esther Lane and Marian Ruth Johnson. We give thanks for these sisters as their work in life bears fruit for all of us tomorrow. Our Providence Associate Relationship continues to grow. We have 256 associates journeying collaboratively with us to bring hope, mercy and justice to our world. Next year the Providence Associate Relationship will celebrate its 10 year anniversary. Providence Spirituality & Conference Center continues...
Sister Rose Ann Eaton
Current ministry: associate director of Facilities Management Years in the Congregation: 47 years My favorite quote: “Never forget why you came here.” — Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Sister Rose Ann Eaton chuckles when she says her life has not followed the path she had in mind. From an early age, she had an idea that she might want to become a woman religious. But her mother suggested that she wait, get her education, and then see if the idea was...
Behind the peaceful vigil
...Sometimes, it’s only when things are rolling, that I remember myself and feel my own feelings. After a hectic 26 hours of preparation, I stood on a stone wall with about 175 faces turned to me; the faces of so many friends, including so many Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates and Candidate-Associates. As I spoke to the crowd, I really felt the love. I felt connection. I felt lifted. They say courage is not an absence of fear, but...
Mother Theodore: Who filled her shoes?
...Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel About Providence Spirituality & Conference Center Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., serves as a welcoming center...
Sister Editha Ben
...family, when I decided to look into another congregation, there was a feeling of peace,” she said. Sister Editha first came to know of the Sisters of Providence through her friend, Sister Evelyn Ovalles, SP. “Sister Evelyn was instrumental in introducing me to the Sisters of Providence in a deeper way as she shared what was going on in her life as a Sister of Providence. What I read in Sisters of Providence publications and other pieces Sister Evelyn had...
Sister Joni Luna professes first vows
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
A Thriving Community and Mission: Evolution from the Sisters of Providence to the Providence Community
...the sisters. Today the Providence Community includes Providence Associates, who commit to be in relationship and mission with sisters. Just as Mother Theodore relied on her friends in France and New York, the priests of Indiana and many workers who helped the mission take root and grow; so our staff, co-workers, donors and friends are indispensable partners of the Providence Community in mission. A Living, Growing Mission While it might look a little different, the Providence Community and Mission are...
Sister Jeanne Knoerle, former college president and Terre Haute community partner, dies Monday
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...