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Continually called: Providence Associate Connie Schnapf
...circle that continues to grow in insights, love and devotion to the community and one another. (During this summer’s annual meeting of the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, a panel of five Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence each shared what drew them to the Congregation and how they live out the mission of Providence. You can find other such reflections here and here. Learn more about the Providence Associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence at www.ProvidenceAssociates.org.)...
Becoming a Providence Associate
Welcome to our newest Providence Associates! Some of the 26 new Providence Associates who made their first commitments on Saturday share some of their experiences here. Each has spent the past year journeying with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion as together they learn more about the Sisters of Providence, each other and themselves. See the photo album of their big day here. Providence Associate Kim Knoblock Kim Knoblock, Terre Haute, Indiana “For me, the process was like...
Newsnotes: the latest from the Sisters of Providence
...On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Providence community welcomed 17 new Providence Associates during a first-commitment ceremony at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. These women and men will join nearly 300 other Providence Associates in walking alongside the Sisters of Providence and sharing in their mission of love, mercy and justice. Our new Providence Associates, from bottom left, first row: Kathy Sternal, Gloria Morgan, Josephine Carbonaro, Michelle Barrentine, Kay Hassan and Providence Associate Co-Director Sister Sue Paweski. Second row from left: Karen Maynard, Wanda...
Call to Action: Attend Town Hall Meetings and Other Meet-the-Candidate Events!
As we move closer to the November election cycle, candidates ordinarily hold a Town Hall Meeting or an opportunity to meet voters. These are excellent opportunities to ask candidates about their commitment to environmentally sound decision-making and impress upon them the importance of this matter to the Providence Community. To prepare for such opportunities, the Political Engagement Team of the Climate Change Task Force would like to share the following suggestions gleaned from the Interfaith Power and Light website: To...
Sister Charles Van Hoy honored
...political process in Vigo County.” Etling said he has known Sister Charles for several years. “My mother, my aunt and all of my sisters are graduates of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College,” Etling said. Etling added the candidates’ nights Sister Charles has coordinated have always been well done. “She is known for her fairness and treating all equally, regardless of political affiliation,” said Sister Ann Casper, director of Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence. “She lets the candidates speak in the...
Equally Sacred
...difficulty choosing the Person/Candidate, then look at the position that the candidate is promoting and how important that position is to you, your loved ones and community. Party: The last step in determining your vote is which Party is behind your basic values. Here is your ultimate scorecard: Which party supports the policies that care for programs like health, your family, your transportation, your wages, etc? Typical Campaign Vocabulary Here is some vocabulary you may come across when discussing campaigns and...
Miracle stories that contributed to sainthood
To be officially declared a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, two miracles attributed to the intercession of the person being studied must be proven to have been real. The stories here recount the two “proven” miracles that led to the canonization of Saint Mother Theodore. Sister of Providence Mary Theodosia Mug, 1860-1943. The first miracle: the healing of Sister Mary Theodosia Mug The story about Sister Mary Theodosia Mug is powerful. She was born Helen Mug in Attica, Ind....
Oral History: Sister Teresa Costello
...with her Uncle Eddie and Aunt Mary, who had a successful liquor business. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas School in Jamaica Plain for the remainder of her eighth-grade year, taught by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, then went on to Cardinal Cushing High School in South Boston and was taught by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.” Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Becoming a Sister of Providence “I planned when I was...
Overnight Security Guard
We are seeking a vigilant, dependable part-time, unarmed security guard to join our team for weekend overnight shifts (three 8-hour shifts). While the rest of the world sleeps, you will be the guardian of a historic, peaceful community. This isn’t just a job watching empty hallways—it is a vital mission to ensure the safety, dignity, and peace of mind for the Sisters of Providence. If you are looking for a purposeful night-shift role where your presence truly matters, we want...
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...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...(1978-86); General Council, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1991-96); Vicar, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2001); General Superior, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-06); Executive Director, Women of Providence in Collaboration, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007-12); Consultant, National Religious Retirement Organization (2007-13); Volunteer, Providence Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-13); General Treasurer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2013-16); Prayer and Physical Therapy, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2016-18); Volunteer, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-20); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
Unity and difference: blessings of engagement for local church members and the Sisters of Providence
Providence Associate Karen Sagraves plays the piano in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Providence Associate Karen Sagraves has been integral in creating a close relationship between her church home, Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Terre Haute and the Sisters of Providence. To date, 11 members of Central Christian Church have become Providence Associates or are candidates, including the pastor! Another three church members have applied to become candidates in the fall. Karen is coordinator of liturgy and...