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...June 1, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 90-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 72 years. Sister Ann continued: Elizabeth Ann Meyer was born to William and Elizabeth Boersig Meyer on June 14, 1931, in Indianapolis, even though Elizabeth always claimed Speedway, Indiana, as her birthplace and let it be known that there is a big difference! Elizabeth’s brothers, Joseph and William, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carolyn, and by nieces...

(Note: A Throwback Thursday in memory of Sister Marie Brendan Harvey will appear on our website on Thursday, Jan. 5). A total of 11 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have passed away this year. This month, the Throwback Thursday blog has been dedicated to those sisters’ lives and ministries. Last week, we focused on Sister Marilyn Therese Lipps and Sister Mary Concetta Ban᷉ez. This week’s blog will focus on the lives and ministries of Sister Mary Esther Lane...

...family and church members, Sisters of Providence, faith and labor leaders gathered outside the Clay County Justice Center to mourn that we may never see Sonia again. Her pastor, Carlos, shared “The last thing she did was make supper for the whole church. She said, ‘This might be the last supper I make for you, but I want it to be good – I want you to be full.’ This is like a death for us.” I thought about the...

...to abolish the death penalty and bear witness to federal executions. We have members from Catholic Mobilizing Network; Indiana Catholic Conference; Indiana Abolition Coalition; The Sisters of Providence; Oldenburg Franciscans; Interfaith Council of the Wabash Valley; Amnesty International; students from across Indiana; and various other individuals dedicated to abolishing the death penalty. We gather in protest and vigil at the main entrance to the USP Terre Haute. Will mailed his last words to me which, as Providence would have it,...

...unable, mentally challenged or learning impaired to take their place in society. Sister Mary not only scouted suitable jobs for them, but she also went along with them to the job, working side by side with them until they had mastered the skills needed,” continued Sister Mary Roger. “In what passes as retirement for a Sister of Providence, Sister Mary volunteered to work with Sister Pat Linehan to make Saint Ann Clinic in Terre Haute the reality it is today....

...Staff/Office of Congregational Advancement, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-06); Resource Center Staff/Congregational Business Office Staff/Owens Hall Library, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-07); Resource Center/Owens Hall Library, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007); Resource Center Coordinator/Owens Hall Library, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007-11); Librarian, Providence Resource Center, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-17); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-2020); Prayer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020). In Washington, D.C.: Library Administrator/Teacher, Immaculata Prep and College (1967-75)....

...and how becoming a Providence Associate can be life changing and personally rewarding beyond human understanding. What do you see as the future of the PA relationship? There will be many more faithful people taking this journey with the Sisters of Providence. My hope is that our commitment as associates will lead to more women becoming religious as Sisters of Providence. I have a plaque that reads, “Prayer Works” — indeed, it does! Learn more about becoming a Providence Associate....

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are happy to announce the birth of the newest member of the alpaca herd at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Providence André Benjamin was born on Oct. 9, surrounded by White Violet Center staff, interns and six students from Creighton University who were on their alternative fall break. Providence André Benjamin’s mother is Providence Justice, and his father is Providence Raphael Anthony – also known...

...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...

...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?...

...relationship, pray for us. Our Lady of Providence, who surrendered to what God asked of you, pray for us. Our Lady of Providence, whose openness to others shaped and formed you, pray for us. Our Lady of Providence, woman of reflection, pray for us. Our Lady of Providence, who valued times of quiet and prayer, pray for us. Our Lady of Providence, whose pondering probed the depths of confusion, pray for us. Our Lady of Providence, woman of reverence, pray...

...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...