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Journey of the Spirit: companioning a Providence Associate Candidate

...what it means to be a vowed Sister of Providence. As we continue our journey, I am looking forward to more times of sharing with Jean as we explore our ongoing efforts to further the charism of Providence in the varied lives we lead. I was so blessed by my experience this year, I recently said “yes!” to companioning another candidate in 2014-2015. Who knows where the Spirit will take us? To learn more about Providence Associates, go to www.ProvidenceAssociates.org...

Books & Resources

...and about Sisters of Providence. Goodreads At Goodreads, we maintain some (incomplete) lists of books about Sisters of Providence and books written by individual Sisters of Providence. Internet Archive Archive.org has some digital copies of various Sisters of Providence publications over the years, as well as some audio files. Visit the Sisters of Providence on the Internet Archive. Wikipedia & Wikimedia Commons A variety of files and articles about the Sisters of Providence can be found on Wikimedia sites. Some...

Providence Associates’ Spring Retreat: A Joyful Time

Lisa Price engaging in conversation at the Providence Associate retreat. Excitement filled the room as Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and friends of the Congregation gathered for the Providence Associate Spring Retreat, joyfully reconnecting before the retreat began. This year’s theme, “Living Our Call Through Changing Times as Modeled by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin,” was beautifully led by Sisters of Providence Jan Craven and Paula Damiano. Through their guidance, participants were invited not only to reflect...

Images of God: Providence Community spring retreat 2022

...others’ images of God. It was a weekend of being community, deepening spirituality, reflection and prayer. Interested in joining the Providence Community? Learn more at ProvidenceAssociates.org Providence Associates bless each other during a prayer at the retreat. Providence Associate Chuck Fisher and Providence Associates co-director Sister Sue Paweski, SP, laugh and greet each other as Chuck arrives. Providence Associates Daniel Torrence and Anne Mosher chat. Sister Paula Damiano, SP, begins the retreat focused on Images of God. Table decorations Providence...

Leadership & vision

...are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy. We dedicate ourselves to helping those who might otherwise be forgotten. With openness and audacity, we dream the possibilities of an emerging future, and, therefore, commit ourselves, companioned by our Providence Associates and other ministry partners, to respond to the call of Providence in these times through the following four directions: Mission of Religious Life Anchored in Providence spirituality, we will deepen and strengthen our prayer lives and create...

Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence: 10 years in relationship

Ten years ago, on Nov. 17, 2007, the Sisters of Providence formally welcomed its first group of 54 Providence Associates to the Congregation. In the past 10 years, 268 women and men have followed their call to become Providence Associates. They “further the charism of the Sisters of Providence by co-creating a hope-filled world, building relationships, cultivating community, and living lives that challenge them to embody the face of Providence as they seek to be love, mercy, and justice in...

More ways to give

...giving guidelines. The Sisters of Providence are a 501(c)(3) corporation. Verification of our tax exempt status is available. Gifts to the Sisters of Providence are tax exempt. The Sisters of Providence are NOT considered an educational institution. If the company’s guidelines indicate they do not match gifts to religious organizations, the Sisters of Providence probably do not qualify for a matching gift from this company. For any questions or more information on how to give to the Sisters of Providence,...

Providence High School, Chicago

...2024) Providence High School Class of 1960 In June, 2025, our class is celebrating its 65th anniversary. If you are interested in attending a reunion of the Class of 60, please contact Marietta Bratta-Garber at mcbratta@yahoo.com. (January 2025) Submit your class note History of Providence High School, Chicago In 1888, Our Lady of Providence Academy, the direct ancestor of Providence High School, was opened in one room of Our Lady of Sorrows School in Chicago. Nine students were enrolled. In...

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...

Introducing Providence Community Cemetery

...interred at the Woods? Those with a strong connection to the Sisters of Providence Congregation will be considered, such as Providence Associates, family members of sisters, former members of the  Congregation, members of St. Mary’s Village Church, alumnae/i of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and of other schools where Sisters of Providence taught, our partners in mission (e.g., co-workers, volunteers) and persons in need. Spouses may also be interred. The General Council and/or their delegated representatives will make the final decision. Where...

21 new Providence Associates! Rite of first commitment 2022

...up the altar cloth. Providence Associate Ann Henderson with Theresa Stinson, the new Providence Associate she has companioned over the past year. New Providence Associates Marilyn Antonik and Ann Clem carry candles in the entrance procession. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski receives the commitment card from new Providence Associate Michael Tosick. Sister Terri Boland with new Providence Associates Brenda Kyle Father Terry Johnson blesses the new Providence Associate crosses held by Providence Associates Sandy Wickware and Marilyn Rausch. New Providence...