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Providence Associate spring retreat 2018

...Paweski, backset, as the new co-director for the Providence Associate relationship. Candle table decoration Chuck Neuman visits with Providence Associate Co-Director Debbie Dillow before the retreat. Providence Associate Donna Watzke laughs while visiting with sisters and associates at the retreat. Providence Associates Jennifer and Duane Drake check out the schedule and materials for the retreat. A prayer moment at the retreat. Providence Associates Sara Bennett and Kathryn Martin. Providence Associates Sandra Wickware and Regina Hartman at prayer. Blessing of the...

Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees

...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...

Why the Providence Community?

...of 2022 during the commitment ceremony in October. Drawn to the community as a Providence Associate Susan Yochum of Glenview, Illinois, a 1993 graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, became a Providence Associate this year. “Becoming a Providence Associate is intentionally living Providence in my life and letting the energy of Providence work through the advocacy I already practice,” Susan said. Susan said they came to the Providence Associates looking for community. And they have found it. “I have a community...

Providence Associate Jane Fischer: peace and quiet from trust in Providence

Providence Associate Jane Fischer leads sisters in song during a social for Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates in the summer of 2014. Providence Associate Jane Fischer of Indianapolis has spent the past year journeying toward becoming a Providence Associate on Nov. 8, 2014. She met monthly with her companion Sister Peggy Nau to share ideas and reflect. Jane shares about her experience here. Why did you decide to pursue the Providence Associate relationship? There were two factors in finally...

Our Providence Community 2025-26 Laudato Si Action Platform Plan

...Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana (1840), knew the value of caring for all Creation. The legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin infuses the contemporary life of the Providence Community with deep trust in the Providence of God, inclusivity of the diversity of creation and active response to God’s call to care for all creation. Providence Community has a strong commitment to love, mercy and justice. This is expressed in love for all of creation, deep trust in the mercy of...

A community of friends: the Providence Associate relationship

...Providence. But they also walk with each other and that is making all the difference. We invite you to walk more closely with us as a Providence Associate. Applications are being accepted now for those who wish to become Providence Associates in the coming year. Learn more at Providence Associates.org or request an application here. Providence Associate Candidate Joan Richards gets to know other Providence Associates at the retreat, including spending time with her associate companion Jane Fischer at right....

Providence University in Taiwan

...values, research, and critical thinking skills so that they may effect positive changes in society. Visit Providence University’s website Sisters of Providence are very active today at Providence University Taiwan. Sister Sophia Chen is a staff person at the Mother Marie Gratia Hostel for Girls, a women’s student residence for Providence University. Alumnae/i of Providence University – we encourage you to learn more about the Sisters of Providence and connect with us on social media and sign-up for our enewsletters....

Stages of formation as a sister

Becoming a Sister of Providence is a multi-year process. Many sisters will tell you that they’re always learning how to live their lives as Sisters of Providence. https://www.youtube.com/embed/E7nNmJSMjQc In this video, Sister Arrianne Whittaker describes the formation process of becoming a Sister of Providence. Read below to learn more about each of the steps in the formation process. For the first 6-9 years of initial membership, there is a defined formation program. Contents 1. Postulancy 2. Canonical novitiate 3. Mission...

Get to know Providence Associate Cathy Allen

...After I retired from working there, I wanted to continue my relationship with the sisters. I learned more about Providence Associates and decided that was a great way to continue that relationship. Talk about your experience as a Providence Associate. Serving up ice cream and laughter at a Providence Community ice cream social are, from left, Providence Associate Deanna Ruston, Sister Barbara Battista and Providence Associates Pat Bowen and Cathy Allen. As a Providence Associate I have volunteered visiting residents...

20 Years Ago: A Canonization

...serve 30 additional people with dementia and other disabilities. Sisters of Providence and community gather for a blessing Mass after Mother Theodore was declared a Saint. The Birth of New Ministries Both the Providence Associate Relationship and a formal Providence Volunteers program were established in 2007 and continue to flourish today. Currently, 321 women and men, both in the United States and in Taiwan, are Providence Associates, with 24 candidate associates. Volunteers number 40-50 serving in many different capacities at...

Belonging with the Sisters of Providence: Providence Associate Marilyn Rausch

Providence Associate Marilyn Rausch shares her story as a Providence Associate as part of a panel of associates that spoke July 1 at the Sisters of Providence annual meeting. What drew you into the Providence Associate relationship and what continues to call you forward as an associate? I have known the Sisters of Providence all my life. Some of my early childhood memories include coming to the Woods to visit my great aunt, Sister Mary Agreda. I remember standing on...

Spirit in community: Providence Associate spring retreat 2019

...hands with Providence Associate Father Bernie Lutz as Providence Associate Deanna Ruston smiles. Attendees clap as Sister Sue Paweski introduces Sister Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., retreat leader. Presenter Sister Dianne Bergant, C.S.A. speaks on the community of Earth and how we see our common home. Sister Dianne presents to a full room of more than 80 Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence and guests. Providence Associate Diane Gardner at prayer. Providence Associates Peggy Bowler and Sheila Galvin chat during down time. Providence...