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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...in Rennes and asked the Sisters of Providence to set up a school which was to offer religious and academic instruction and prepare the children for manual jobs. The hope was that this would improve the whole area. For four years before Sister St. Theodore’s arrival, the Sisters of Providence had attempted without much success to run a school there. In her first biography of Saint Mother Theodore, Sister Mary Cecilia Bailly writes, “It was certainly the hardest mission of...
A historical look at our Greenhouses
...found myself in front of a greenhouse with roses and irises surrounding the entrance and knew I must be in the right place. The first White Violet Center Greenhouse from 2006. White Violet Center’s original greenhouse was constructed just north of the power plant in 1953, using a frame from a greenhouse originally built in 1919 south east of Providence Hall. It was a thing of beauty, with gothic-peaked doorways framed by bushes to the south, a perennial flower garden...
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...
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...
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...
Introducing Providence Community Cemetery
The Providence Community Cemetery columbarium wall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Many of you — friends, family, alums, staff and other supporters — have described Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as a peaceful, holy place. You have cherished relationships with the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Because of this, the Congregation has been asked about the possibility of having loved ones buried on these sacred grounds. Our new outreach ministry celebrates these significant relationships with the Sisters of Providence. We also hope to help...
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...
What it means to be a Providence Associate
“No, not me!” About nine years ago, Sister Carol Meyers, SP, invited me to become a Providence Associate. I responded, “Oh no, not me. I’m a man, older and gay.” A few days later, director Debbie Dillow called me saying, “We have other people like you who are associates.” Providence Associate Stephen Modde with Sister Carol Meyers in 2019. Being close to some Sisters of Providence for several years, I had been hearing about the growing Providence Associate relationship. After...
The Gift of Being Teachable: Lessons in Being Wonderfully Made in Taiwan
My third volunteer mission experience led me to St. Theresa Opportunity Center in Tainan City, Taiwan, founded by Maryknoll Rev. Brendan O’Connell in 1988. Sister Joan McCarthy, SP, served as the first director of the center. It was first established as a daycare center for people with disabilities in the rural parts of Southern Taiwan. Today, Charity has been the director for more than 20 years to continue the legacy. Preparing for a play performance. In the early stages of...
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 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....