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Providence never fails is a good ‘saying’
...the unexpected, to listen to the most unlikely of witnesses, to see from the most opposite perspective from our own that we can find. Wisdom waits as our reward. Happy Eastertide to each of you from all of us Sisters of Providence and all of our Providence Associates! May all of us find comfort and strength in the surprising new life of Jesus — our way, our truth and our very life! Sister Denise Wilkinson General Superior Sisters of Providence...
Sister Shawn Marie McDermott
...before they got to the front steps. Only now do I wonder how she ever kept the food budget. Sister Shawn Marie McDermott visits with Providence Associates before the ceremony Shawn’s kindness seemed to seep under the door and down the steps to where Sister Danielle was caring for her mother. She fell in love with the grandchildren. It was evident that Kali was very bright but could not read, so Shawn took her in tow. Off to the library...
Forest Bathing
...in the Woods The Woods is such a place for me and, I suspect, for countless other Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, ministry partners, family members, students, alumnae/i … the list goes on! The Woods becomes integral to who we are. Once instilled in us it is hard to separate us from the experiences – it is ingrained for a lifetime. And for some, it becomes so integral to who they are that they choose to be buried here, surrounded...
Land Justice
Note: The following was co-authored by Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Suzie Ray. Introduction In the Scripture verse Genesis 1:26-28: “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” The keyword to examine in this scripture verse is dominion. What does “dominion” mean today?...
Mary, our companion: New Year’s 2013
...under the title Our Lady of Providence. The shrine of Our Lady of Providence here at St. Mary-of-the-Woods is a cherished place of prayer. Providence Spirituality and Conference Center staff daily gathers at the shrine to pray for all the intentions entrusted to Mary, Our Lady of Providence. Our website displays several prayers composed to her for different needs and occasions. One of my favorites is this one: Remember, O most faithful Lady of Providence, that you have been given...
A Reflection for the 2025 Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...on this her feast day, let us hear Saint Mother Theodore call us forth — you fourth graders from St. Simon School, you students of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Providence Cristo Rey High School, you partners in our mission at the college, Providence Health Care, in our SP departments, you friends and neighbors on our campus and in our local environs, you Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence wherever you may be and: Do what you can, when you can, to...
HOPE Fall 2025
...Sister Janice Ostrowski, SP, and alumni from Guerin College Prep High School. Annual Meeting: 2025 photo gallery This summer from June 28 to July 2, Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates from all over the world gathered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the 2025 Annual Meeting. Everyone spent time reconnecting, praying and deepening understandings. Together, we began planning for next year’s Chapter meeting and elections. Guided by Sister Kate DuVal, SSND, who facilitated sessions and conversations, we have set a solid...
History of the Prayer of Reunion
...change the wording of our Prayer of Reunion to read, “We unite with all our sisters and all who share the charism of Providence, wherever they may be. …” The word “charism” means “gift or favor given.” Thus, we unite with all who share the gift that is Providence. Every time this Prayer of Reunion is prayed, each staff member, each Providence Associate, each Sister of Providence and all of our partners in mission “wherever they may be” are included....
Sister Connie Kramer named Woman of Influence in Terre Haute
...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...
Sister Jeanne Knoerle (formerly Sister Mary Gregory)
...Jeanne entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on July 22, 1949 and was given the name Sister Mary Gregory. She taught high school for just a few years in Chicago, Fort Wayne Indiana and Washington D.C. before joining the faculty of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College where she taught for eight years. After earning a PhD in comparative literature with an emphasis in Chinese literature, she was invited to be a visiting professor for one year at Providence College in...
White Guilt and Growth
Note: The following piece was co-authored by Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Pearlette Springer. White Guilt and Growth – Now there’s a phrase many are familiar with but may not understand its impact. We often start with vocabulary, so let’s do that. POV means “point of view.” And POC means “people of color.” But if POC is new to you, get ready to feel great about learning today! You might be surprised at your POV about POC. Remorse and Shame...
Keith Ruble honored for care of creation
...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...